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)
As a Senior Quality Engineer, you would work as a part of a dynamic team involved with software, web, portal, application, and other testing for new systems and/or enhancements with a focus on both manual and/or automated testing tools, test script and test plan creation and maintenance, defect tracking and reporting.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Work concurrently on several projects, each with specific instructions that may differ from project to project
• Ensure that quality processes are carried out through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Work with business partners, systems analyst, designers, and programmers to create/analyze required project documents and ensures that quality assurance processes are incorporated
• Analyze and dissect system requirements and technical specifications to create and execute test cases for large business initiatives
• Ability to write test cases and execute testing within a web service environment
• Product test and driving defect resolution
• Assist business users in defining User Acceptance Testing, test cases and plans
• Establish and maintain test cases and test data
• Create and maintain test cases in Quality Center and/or Test Director
• Actively participate in walk-through, inspection, review and user group meetings for quality assurance
• Work with business users, system analysts, designers and programmers to create and analyze various required project documents
• Participate in production implementation verification and being accountable for validating system quality
• Plan, document, evaluate and track testing results to ensure system applications are free from defects
• Communicate and interact with appropriate areas on problems, changes and enhancements that may impact data, workflow and /or functionality within Information Technology software
• Comply with standards of the software development life cycle and follow strategies, plans and procedures within information Technology software
• Comply with standards and strategies of the software development life cycle

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:

• 7+ years Quality Engineering experience testing
• Hands on release management / regression / manual / automation testing experience
• Experience with automated testing tools and automation scripting (such as Selenium, Lean FT)
• Experience with defect tracking applications
• Experience with API & interface testing
• Experience using Visual Studio
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum development environment
• Excellent knowledge of quality assurance principles, techniques, and tools
• Solid knowledge of writing and executing SQL queries to support validation of test results and creation /management of test data
• Proven ability to create, design and execute comprehensive tests plans

Preferred Qualifications:

• C# programming experience
• Experience leading QA efforts
• Experience as a Scrum Master
• Takes initiative to solve complex problems
• Solid oral and written communication skills to interact with all levels internally and externally
• Possesses a positive, quality-oriented, reliable, and flexible attitude
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination 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.
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. 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.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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.
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