- 8+ years of overall experience in Quality Assurance and software testing
- 5+ years of experience in API testing, including both manual and automated testing
- Strong understanding of REST and SOAP web services
- Strong knowledge of HTTP methods, status codes, headers, and request/response validation
- Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman and Insomnia
- Experience developing automated API test scripts using frameworks such as REST Assured
- Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Strong understanding of JSON and XML data formats, parsing, and validation
- Experience with test data management, dynamic payload generation, and parameterization across multiple environments
- Knowledge of API security testing, including authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT, and SSL
- Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, including log analysis and defect investigation
- Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic and Datadog
- Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile development methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing enterprise-class applications and distributed systems
- Experience validating Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and API documentation
- Experience working with microservices architecture and service-to-service integrations
- Familiarity with database validation and backend testing using SQL
- Experience with test automation framework design and maintenance
- Experience supporting highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or insurance
- Familiarity with cloud-based environments such as AWS or Azure
- Experience in release validation, regression strategy, and risk-based testing approaches
Soft Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and business stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
- Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate testing, improve productivity, and enhance quality outcomes
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system 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
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testing
- 5+ years of experience in API testing
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
Optum Insights
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.
