Software QA Engineer - Vitalware

• Data: integrate data in a flexible, open & scalable platform to power healthcare’s digital transformation​
• Analytics: deliver analytic applications & services that generate insight on how to measurably improve​
• Expertise: provide clinical, financial & operational experts who enable & accelerate improvement​
• Engagement: attract, develop and retain world-class team members by being a best place to work​

Role:   Software QA Engineer

Team: Vitalware

Location:  US Remote

Travel: None anticipated

**This position is currently not eligible for visa sponsorship**

Be part of a World Class Team responsible for: 

The Software QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through both manual and automated testing. This role involves designing and executing test plans, creating automation frameworks, and collaborating with development and product teams to deliver secure, performant, and high-quality applications. The QA Engineer applies best practices in testing methodologies and works in an Agile environment to support continuous delivery.

What you'll own in this role:

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for functional, API, load, and end-to-end testing.

• Create and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium C#, BDD SpecFlow, Protractor, or similar.

• Perform REST endpoint testing and API automation using tools like Postman, Newman, and Swagger.

• Conduct performance and load testing, analyze results, and compile reports using tools such as JMeter, InfluxDB, and Grafana.

• Perform backend testing, including ETL validation.

• Collaborate with developers and product managers throughout the development lifecycle to ensure quality standards.

• Identify, track, and resolve bugs; perform thorough regression testing.

• Apply QA best practices in an Agile/Scrum environment and participate in CI/CD processes.

• Utilize tools such as Jira, Confluence, TestRail, and version control systems (Git/GitHub/BitBucket).

What you bring to the role:

• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies (black box, functional, exploratory) and processes.

• Experience writing and executing well-structured test plans and test cases.

• Proficiency in automation frameworks (Selenium C#, SpecFlow, Protractor, Cypress, WebdriverIO, Appium).

• Experience with API testing and automation.

• Familiarity with performance and load testing tools.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented concepts, Page Object Model, BDD, and ATDD.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and priorities.

You may also bring this:

• Experience in healthcare industry or related domains.

• Expertise in building automation frameworks from scratch.

• Experience with mobile app testing (iOS and Android).

• Familiarity with security-based design patterns.

• Experience with chat applications or similar platforms.

Preferred Experience & Education:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.

• Experience in Agile development environments with CI/CD.

Information Security and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with training directives required by the organization pertaining to Information Security, Acceptable Use Policy and HIPAA Privacy and Security. 

• Adhere to and comply with the organizations Acceptable Use Policy. 

• Safeguard information system assets by identifying and reporting potential and actual security events to the organization Security and Compliance Officers.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned by Health Catalyst.

Studies show that candidates from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t have 100% of the qualifications shown in the job posting. While each of our roles have core requirements, please thoughtfully consider your skills and experience and decide if you are interested in the position. If you feel you may be a good fit for the role, even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications, we hope you will apply. If you feel you are lacking the core requirements for this position, we encourage you to continue exploring our careers page for other roles for which you may be a better fit.

At Health Catalyst, we appreciate the opportunity to benefit from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of others. Because of our deep commitment to respect every individual, Health Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer.