The Role
Designs, develops, and maintains scalable UI and functional test automation using Selenium/WebDriver. Performs REST and GraphQL API testing, validates integrations and microservices, applies test design techniques, and integrates automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Uses AI tools responsibly for test generation, test data creation, debugging, and defect analysis. Collaborates with developers, product teams, and SREs in Agile/DevOps environments while supporting test data management and defect tracking.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2384827
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.
Primary Responsibility:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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.
Primary Responsibility:
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Core Test Automation Expertise
- Solid hands-on experience in test automation using Selenium/WebDriver (Java/Python/JS preferred)
- Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI and functional testing
- API Testing & Integration Validation
- Solid experience in API testing (REST/GraphQL) using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar
- Proven ability to validate complex service integrations, data flows, and microservices architectures
- AI-Assisted Testing Fundamentals
- Basic working knowledge of AI/GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) for:
- Test case generation
- Test data creation
- Debugging and defect analysis
- Understanding of how to leverage AI responsibly while validating outputs for accuracy and completeness
- Basic working knowledge of AI/GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) for:
- Test Design & Quality Engineering Mindset
- Proven solid foundation in test design techniques (boundary, equivalence, negative, edge-case testing)
- Proven ability to use AI-assisted outputs but apply critical thinking to refine and validate test coverage
- CI/CD & Agile Integration
- Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Proven ability to integrate automated tests into pipelines and support continuous testing practices
- Collaboration & Continuous Learning (AI-first mindset)
- Proven solid collaboration skills to work with developers, product teams, and SREs
- Proven willingness to continuously learn and adopt AI-driven testing approaches, tools, and frameworks
- Proven exposure to test data management, debugging, and defect tracking tools (Rally)
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.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with test automation using Selenium/WebDriver, preferably with Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI and functional testing.
- Experience with API testing using REST or GraphQL and tools such as Postman or RestAssured.
- Ability to validate complex service integrations, data flows, and microservices architectures.
- Basic working knowledge of AI or generative AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT for testing activities.
- Understanding of responsible AI use, including validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy and completeness.
- Strong foundation in test design techniques including boundary, equivalence, negative, and edge-case testing.
- Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments with CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to integrate automated tests into pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
- Strong collaboration skills with developers, product teams, and SREs.
- Willingness to continuously learn and adopt AI-driven testing approaches, tools, and frameworks.
- Exposure to test data management, debugging, and defect tracking tools such as Rally.
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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