Quality Consultant

Requisition Number: 2352093
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 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.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain both manual and automated test scripts
• Execute manual and automated test cases to validate system functionality and quality
• Define comprehensive test cases, scenarios, and detailed test scripts
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and domain context
• Plan, track, and report on testing activities in alignment with project timelines
• Work with development, product, and other teams to understand functionality, improve test processes, and implement quality best practices
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software testing (manual and/or automation)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Exposure to test automation frameworks and scripting (preferably Java-based)
• Technical:
  • Hands-on academic or practical experience with Java programming and SQL scripting
  • Ability to work effectively with Excel and related data outputs
  • Solid communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Fast learner with solid analytical and grasping abilities
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, test case design, and defect lifecycle
  • Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation
  • Basic to intermediate Java programming skills for test automation
  • Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar)
  • Proficiency in working with Excel for test data preparation, analysis, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical:
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)

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.
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