Software Quality Engineer – Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that’s improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There’s no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

Working for the End User Technology department this Software Quality Engineer will work as a member of a high functioning, empowered, global team of quality professionals. The Quality Engineering team provides all quality statements for their assigned Scrum teams. A successful candidate will be able to create and execute a test strategy, create and execute an automation plan within the established automation frameworks and confidently report on the status of the quality of the applications under test. The processes used are well documented. This is a full-time position.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify automation opportunities
• Develop Automation scripts by building Frameworks with various automation tools; Selenium, Appium, C#, Java
• Ability to identify the right tools for the applications under test
• Design new and reusable utilities for common test scenarios
• Develop and implement efficient and effective test plans for new features, defects, or enhancements with a goal of preventing anomalies to requirements from being released to the end users
• Working knowledge of QA methodologies, Agile methodology, defect, and environment management
• Ability to communicate strategies and summary reports

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

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in testing methodologies
• 3+ years of experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Rally and ALM etc.)
• 3+ years of experience writing and executing test strategy, plan, test case writing, test case execution, defect cycle
• 3+ years of experience Selenium, C#, Java, Postman, Rest API, SQL, Cucumber, SpecFlow
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with build tools (Jenkins, TFS, Azure DevOps, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Unit test frameworks like Junit/Nunit /Xunit /TestNG /BDD
• Experience with mobile testing using Appium
• Experience with WebDriver IO Framework
• Experience of source control tools such as Git or TFS
• Proven ability to communicate strategies and summary reports
• Knowledge of remote connection methods, including VPN, Remote Desktop, etc.
• Basic working knowledge and/or understanding of VM maintenance and report writing tools
• Experience testing web based; Citrix based applications
• Demonstrated attention to detail and solid analytical skills
• Solid communication skills
• Solid reporting skills

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)

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

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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