Senior Quality Engineer

UnitedHealth Group•Tulsa, OK

1d•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree
10+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering on cloud/enterprise platforms, such as AWS and Azure
5+ years of experience in manual and automated, functional and performance testing using industry-standard tools, such as Selenium based frameworks
5+ years of hands-on expertise with standard API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia, SoapUI)
5+ years of experience in test management and defect tracking platforms (Rally, Jira, Zephyr, HP ALM, VersionOne)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Experience with automation first strategy and continuous improvement methodologies
Practical experience using AI tools—especially Microsoft 365 Copilot—to improve testing efficiency and documentation quality
Solid CI/CD and DevOps experience using Jenkins and GitHub
Solid expertise in software testing methodologies, Agile delivery practices, and ability to work effectively in fast paced, cross functional environments
Strong SQL skills for data validation and backend testing
Ability to operate in fast paced Agile/Scrum environments with cross functional teams

Responsibilities

Lead manual and automated, functional and performance testing efforts across complex enterprise and healthcare systems
Develop and execute automated regression suites using tools like Selenium, Autobot, and Functionize
Conduct REST/SOAP API testing using Postman, Insomnia, and SoapUI
Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GHA) to support frequent releases
Use SQL for backend validation, data setup, and end to end workflow verification
Collaborate closely with developers, BAs, product owners, and compliance partners in Agile/Scrum teams
Design, maintain, and optimize test cases, test plans, and defect documentation using industry standard (Rally, Jira/Zephyr, HP ALM)
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects through structured root cause analysis
Improve QE processes through continuous quality metrics, documentation, and automation first practices
Leverage AI assisted productivity tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot) to enhance test design, analysis, and documentation
Design and implement AI-powered test automation frameworks