Quality Engineer - Hybrid in CT or MN

Optum / UnitedHealth Group
Hartford, CT / Minnesota

About the job

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 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.

Responsibilities

Own quality assurance, testing and test reporting for assigned applications and application components

Develop Test Scripts according to Acceptance Test-driven Development (ATDD), Behavior Driven Testing methods using Gherkin and Cucumber Test Frameworks

Performing daily regression, Sprint based regression using Jenkins scheduled jobs

Use quality standard practices logging regression defects in Rally tool and triage defect root causes and regression testing

Use Java Software Engineering Practices (Design Patterns, Salesforce Patterns and Practices) for developing code

Implement and maintain DevOps Capabilities, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices using test labs and tools

Source code, environment, deployment and release management

Analyze, use and create mock data to simulate SOAP/REST web services

Deliver software within an Agile (scrum) environment

Assist in sprint planning, estimation, requirement analysis and review

Maintain Salesforce Service Cloud data and configurations to support test needs

Assist in troubleshooting production issues, identifying and fixing root causes

Collaborate with other teams across the portfolio to assure the success of the overall program

Share and communicate ideas both verbally and in writing with the scrum team

Participate in communities of practice to share knowledge, learn, and innovate

Stay abreast of leading-edge technologies in the industry

Assist in conducting proof of concepts to evaluate the feasibility of implementing new tools, technology and requirements

Adapt and remain effective in a fast-paced, changing environment

Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Engineering or related field

3 + years of hands-on experience in test automation using Python

2+ years of experience developing automated test scripts using Selenium, Selenium WebDriver using java, Cucumber, with integration to Jenkins and Sauce labs

2+ years of experience in Automation Acceptance Test Driven Development framework implementation

2 + years of experience in testing applications in a cloud environment (Aws, Azure, GCP) preferably GCP

2 years of experience in testing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) model (or) systems

1+ years of experience in testing REST services

Preferred

Healthcare industry experience

Agile Central Rally experience

Exposure to Issue Management applications like ALM

Exposure to cloud technologies

Understanding and hands on experience on large language models.

Proficient in using Integrated Development Tools such as IntelliJ, Eclipse along with Source Control Systems such as git

Thorough understanding of SDLC and specifically automated QA processes in Agile development environments

Good understanding of multiple test automation frameworks and Dev Ops

Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment, learn quickly and solve problems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to meet the needs of the audience

Detail oriented with the ability to work with others during time constraints to meet deadlines