Senior Quality Engineer

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 startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead manual and automated, functional and performance testing efforts across complex enterprise and healthcare systems
• Develop and execute automated regression suites using tools like Selenium, Autobot, and Functionize
• Conduct REST/SOAP API testing using Postman, Insomnia, and SoapUI
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GHA) to support frequent releases
• Use SQL for backend validation, data setup, and end to end workflow verification
• Collaborate closely with developers, BAs, product owners, and compliance partners in Agile/Scrum teams
• Design, maintain, and optimize test cases, test plans, and defect documentation using industry standard (Rally, Jira/Zephyr, HP ALM)
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects through structured root cause analysis
• Improve QE processes through continuous quality metrics, documentation, and automation first practices
• Leverage AI assisted productivity tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot) to enhance test design, analysis, and documentation
• Design and implement AI-powered test automation frameworks

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 in.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• 10+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering on cloud/enterprise platforms, such as AWS and Azure
• 5+ years of experience in manual and automated, functional and performance testing using industry-standard tools, such as Selenium based frameworks
• 5+ years of hands-on expertise with standard API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia, SoapUI)
• 5+ years of experience in test management and defect tracking platforms (Rally, Jira, Zephyr, HP ALM, VersionOne)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Experience with automation first strategy and continuous improvement methodologies
• Practical experience using AI tools-especially Microsoft 365 Copilot-to improve testing efficiency and documentation quality
• Solid CI/CD and DevOps experience using Jenkins and GitHub
• Solid expertise in software testing methodologies, Agile delivery practices, and ability to work effectively in fast paced, cross functional environments
• Strong SQL skills for data validation and backend testing
• Ability to operate in fast paced Agile/Scrum environments with cross functional teams

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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