Sr. QA Automation Engineer (remote)

At Claritev, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic team of innovative professionals. Our purpose is simple - we strive to bend the cost curve in healthcare for all. Our dedication to service excellence extends to all our stakeholders – internal and external - driving us to consistently exceed expectations. We are intentionally bold, we foster innovation, we nurture accountability, we champion diversity, and empower each other to illuminate our collective potential.

Be part of our amazing transformational journey as we optimize the opportunity towards becoming a leading technology, data, and innovation voice in healthcare. Onward and Upward!!!

JOB SUMMARY:

This position assesses the quality of software products utilizing various platforms and technologies in support of Company initiatives. This position utilizes skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry best practices in order to ensure that the Company’s business applications function correctly and that they meet or exceed the requirements of the business users. This position plans for and estimates the test approach and scope, coordinating test cases design and execution, defect management and escalating issues when appropriate as well as communicating status on a timely basis. This position develops and executes a solid test approach that satisfies the business’ needs while resolving a wide range of challenges in innovative ways. This position may oversee the work in-take process.

 JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Designs and develops test infrastructure, frameworks and tools.
2. Tests APIs, user interfaces, web services and/or web applications.
3. Create and execute automated tests according to appropriate quality plans, test strategies and processes for development activities in concert with business and project management efforts; management and execution of agile project plans and meeting delivery commitments.
4. Seeks out opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of overall test cycle through streamlining test execution and utilizing automated testing tools or various scripting languages.
5. Executes tests including, but not limited to, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, System and Integration Testing, Automated Testing, Data Validation Testing. Verifies and validates data and code changes per specifications, document anomalies and resolves issues.
6. Collaborates with SQA and development engineers to build, evolve, and maintain a scalable continuous build and deployment pipeline.
7. Analyze results of testing and communicate approval/disapproval (defects) to Development, Project Management, Change Management, Business Analysts, and the Business.
8. Writes performance, load, and stress tests on an as needed basis across user interfaces, web services and/or web applications.
9. Provides mentoring and guidance for junior SDETs to foster a strong team atmosphere with a focus on driving efficiencies and quality.
10. Adhere to Agile and/or other SDLC methodologies as required by the project.
11. Conducts technical phone screens for SDET openings.
12. Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across all disciplines and departments
13. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements.
14. Demonstrate Company’s Core Competencies and values held within.
15. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

 JOB SCOPE:

The incumbent is considered to be a fully competent professional who knows and applies a broad range of knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures. Works under limited supervision with independence and general latitude to make commitments with occasional need to confer with management. The incumbent understands when to escalate an issue to the next higher level and ensures that decisions consider the full implications (business, legal, and competitive) to both the Company and the customer.

REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, and Training):

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, or HS Diploma and 8 years Information Technology experience working with software
• Minimum 7 years of QA experience in a software company.
• Strong understanding of Computer Applications and Web Coding (i.e. HTTP, XML, XSD, JSON, WSDL, REST and SOAP)
• Experienced with SOAP & RESTful services testing with SoapUI 
• Strong programming skills in JavaScript or Java  
• Knowledge of continuous integration and delivery concepts
• Knowledge of implementing test code within a continuous integration and delivery pipeline using one of the CI tools (Bamboo, Jenkins or Hudson)
• Experience with automated testing tools (Selenium, LoadRunner, JMeter, Playwright and Cucumber, REST-Assured)
• Experience with JUnit, TestNG, Mock objects.
• Experience with Eclipse, Maven, Make files and Ant build scripts.
• Knowledge of SQA methodologies, tools and approaches (black box, white box and automated testing experience)
• Experience working within an agile development process (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.) from the test design, test automation, and execution perspective Knowledge of SQL for Oracle and NoSQL for MongoDB.
• Knowledge of Atlassian JIRA and Confluence for requirements, testing, and defect management.
• Communication (written, verbal and listening). Ability to convey information clearly and effectively both within and outside of the team.
• Analysis, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and translate requirements and development stories into test scripts
• Ability to operate in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to mentor, motivates, and review staff.
• Ability to exercise good judgment to identify problems and determine appropriate course of action required to resolve issues

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $110-120K. Specific offers take into account a candidate’s education, experience and skills, as well as the candidate’s work location and internal equity. This position is also eligible for health insurance, 401k and bonus opportunity.

BENEFITS

We realize that our employees are instrumental to our success, and we reward them accordingly with very competitive compensation and benefits packages, an incentive bonus program, as well as recognition and awards programs.  Our work environment is friendly and supportive, and we offer flexible schedules whenever possible, as well as a wide range of live and web-based professional development and educational programs to prepare you for advancement opportunities.

 Your benefits will include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) + match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off – accrued based on years of service
  • WA Candidates: the accrual rate is 4.61 hours every other week for the first two years of tenure before increasing with additional years of service
• 10 paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time benefits – for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits

EEO STATEMENT

Claritev is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We will generally accept applications for at least 5 calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

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