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, 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.
An EDW (Enterprise Data Warehouse) QA (Quality Assurance) professional is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and quality of data within the data warehouse environment. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. The Technology Quality Function is reserved for those positions where Quality is the primary objective of the work delivered.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Validating ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
• Processes using AI tools
• Verifying source-to-target data mappings
• Testing data transformations
• Leveraging AI CoPilot, Python ensuring that reports and dashboards reflect accurate business information
• Collaborate closely with data engineers, business analysts, and developers to identify data issues, create comprehensive test plans and test cases, and support defect resolution throughout the development lifecycle
• Technology Quality roles will cover all primary quality activity across all technological functions that ensure we deliver high quality products and services
• Strategy, planning, standards, process, policy, tools, engineering, assurance, management, metrics, research and development, automation, data preparation, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery
• Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed
• Works with less structured, more complex issues
• Serves as a resource for others
• User: Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in QA/testing with a focus on data warehouse, ETL, or BI testing
• 3+ years of experience with SQL skills for data validation and test automation
• 3+ years of experience with QA tools like HP ALM, JIRA, ADO or any test management tool
• 3+ years of experience in writing test cases and executing manual, automated tests and experience with automated tests in data warehouse

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Tools & Technologies:
  Strong understanding of Bronze/Silver/Gold data architecture in modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse)
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Scripting experience in Python or Shell for test automation
• Experience in domains like Medicaid (Healthcare), Claims and Providers
• Exposure to AI/ML model validation or testing data pipelines that support machine learning workflows
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification
• Familiarity with data warehouse concepts (star/snowflake schema, fact/dimension tables)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Strong understanding of data quality, data profiling, and reconciliation techniques

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 $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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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