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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum is seeking an experienced Testing Automation Architect to expand our automation capabilities within our Technology Consulting Practice.
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Successful candidates will have healthcare systems implementation experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and expertise in leading client presentations. In addition, individuals will have rich experience in testing automation using multiple tools, expertise in developing automation frameworks and automation strategy, as well as significant experience in leading testing activities across multiple clients.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Developing a testing automation strategy for our technology consulting practice, spanning both payer and provider markets
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including technical teams, to identify automation opportunities and prioritize initiatives
- Coordinate with vendors and other external parties to implement automation solutions
- Provide mentorship to a team of testing automation specialists to design, develop, and execute testing automation solutions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to automation
- Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines for automation projects
- Test planning, guiding team on test scripts design
- Coordination with other teams on test environment and test data
- Ensure testing artifacts are consistent and of high quality
- Ensure progress of test activities as per plan, adhering to milestones and meeting SLAs
- Investigate and diagnose problems, propose and execute solutions
- Build consensus among client stakeholders who play a critical role in the client's ability to successfully implement the identified solutions
- Effectively manages engagement scope and proactively communicates with client if/when scope may require adjustment
- Perceived as trusted advisor across client organization and able to build deep relationships with senior stakeholders
- Provide subject matter expertise on testing automation to other Optum Advisory Services business units, including assessment of project performance
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years developing and implementing test automation solutions
- Experience of working with large-scale and complex implementations
- Experience with creating testing artifacts based on requirements and design documents
- Background in healthcare
- Expertise on multi- automation tools like Selenium, TOSCA, TestComplete, UiPath, AccelQ, UFT
- Excellent understanding of the Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional and Integration Testing
- Proven ability to understand existing Test Processes and Plans and identify improvements and efficiencies
- Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Payor or Provider experience
- Experience leading test automation teams
- Experience in Agile development methodology
- DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous testing environments
- Knowledge of the different life cycle development models and methodologies used to develop large software intensive platforms
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
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.