Quality Engineer

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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Quality Engineer on our technology team, you will analyze software requirements and technical specifications to build, execute, and automate comprehensive test plans. In this role, you will leverage enterprise-approved AI productivity tools and modern automation frameworks to streamline testing workflows, drive defect resolution, and elevate software quality. Working in an agile environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, defect-free healthcare software solutions.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous quality improvement
• Evaluate emerging trends and testing technologies to inform solution design and strategic quality engineering innovation
• Analyze and break down software requirements and technical specifications to create, execute, and maintain test cases in Jira and test management platforms
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium) to ensure efficient and accurate testing
• Test applications thoroughly, drive prompt resolution of defects, and establish/maintain test cases and test data
• Conduct regular reviews and inspections of automated test scripts to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and agile methodologies
• Collaborate with business users, system analysts, designers, and programmers to review project documents and support production deployments
• Run basic Linux commands for file management, command-line utilities, and system validation

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of functional testing experience
• 5+ years of experience with SQL querying
• 3+ years of experience in automation testing, including test script development using programming languages such as Java or Python
• 3+ years of experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools
• 2+ years of experience using automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar frameworks
• 2+ years of experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Quality Center/ALM, XRay, or Zephyr)
• 2+ years of experience performing REST API testing using Postman
• 1+ years of experience using AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms) to improve testing efficiency and quality outcomes
• 1+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, specifically with electronic payment workflows and healthcare payment processing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum software development environment
• 1+ years of experience performing end-to-end validation of ACH payment files and ensuring compliance with NACHA formatting standards and business rules
• Highly organized and self-driven with strong multitasking capabilities and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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