Quality Engineer

May 27, 2026

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 <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;orphans:2;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;user-select:text;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Caring. Connecting. Growing together.<span class="eop" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;line-height:115%25;mso-color-alt:windowtext;orphans:2;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;user-select:text;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> This role focuses on automating platform use cases and identity flows, leading E2E releases, and driving Quality Engineering practices across platforms. Responsibilities include stabilizing and executing automation in non‑production environments, addressing flaky tests, contributing to the automation framework, and enabling platform teams to automate their critical use cases and E2E flows.You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Analyze and break down software requirements and technical specifications to create and execute test cases</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Ability to write test cases and conduct testing</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Test the product and drive resolution of defects</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Establish and maintain test cases and test data</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Create and maintain test cases in Rally</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard automation tools, such as playwright Test framework, Cucumber Test framework to ensure efficient and accurate testing</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Execute automated test scripts and report any defects or issues found during testing</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Conduct regular reviews and inspections of automated test scripts to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Continuously improve the automation testing process by identifying areas for optimization and implementing appropriate solutions</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in automation testing and incorporate them into the testing process as applicable</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Actively participate in walkthroughs, inspections, reviews, and user group meetings for quality assurance</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Collaborate with business users, system analysts, designers, and programmers to create and analyze various project documents</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Plan, document, evaluate, and track testing results to ensure system applications are defect-free</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Communicate and interact with relevant teams regarding problems, changes, and enhancements that may impact data, workflow, and functionality within Information Technology software</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Follow standards and strategies of the agile scrum methodology</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Analyze and break down software requirements and technical specifications to create and execute test cases</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"> Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement</li></ul>You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications:<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">3+ years of proven experience in automation testing, with a strong understanding of test methodologies and best practice</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">3+ years of experience with version control systems, such as Git, and continuous integration tools, such as git actions</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">3+ years of experience in REST API Testing</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">3+ years of experience using automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar frameworks</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">3+ years of experience with programming languages, such as Java, Python, Type Script or C#, for test script development</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">3+ years of experience working in an agile development environment</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">2+ years of experience with Azure or AWS</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Experience in Java, TypeScript OR Python programming languages </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Healthcare industry experience</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Proven knowledge & exposure in AI, GenAI, LLMs, GPT4.0</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Familiarity with streaming technologies and modern data platforms</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Exposure to the healthcare industry </li></ul>Soft Skills:<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software systems</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:#201E1C;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software products</li></ul>*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.<span class="eop" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;mso-color-alt:windowtext;orphans:2;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;user-select:text;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO #GREEN

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