Optum · 18 hours ago
Quality Automation Engineer, Java/Selenium - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $130K/yrOptum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation, seeking a Quality Automation Engineer to contribute to the development and execution of test solutions. The role involves hands-on test engineering expertise and collaboration within Agile teams to improve quality practices and outcomes.
EducationHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Design, develop, reuse, and execute tests across multiple SDLC models, including ATDD and Agile environments
Build deep system and application knowledge to provide broad test coverage and high quality outcomes
Validate functional and non functional requirements aligned with business value statements
Continuously evaluate and enhance the test approach, strategy, and tooling to improve product quality
Champion and promote best practices in quality engineering processes across the team
Actively participate in grooming sessions, sprint planning, requirement refinement, and acceptance criteria development
Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business partners to ensure shared understanding of quality expectations
Contribute to automation test development using appropriate frameworks and tools
Support performance testing and other specialized QA activities depending on product needs
Stay current with QE practices, tools, and industry trends
Apply new techniques and drive adoption of modern quality practices within the team
Qualification
Required
Experience with automation testing and performance testing
Experience with Java
Experience with Selenium
Solid knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Familiarity with Agile practices and ATDD
Demonstrated ability to write clear test cases, test scenarios, and defect reports
Preferred
Exposure to tools supporting automation, CI/CD pipelines, and quality dashboards
Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide junior quality engineers on testing approaches and quality principles
Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
Founded in 2011
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Chief Financial Officer
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