Software Test Engineer – Letterkenny/Dublin, Hybrid
Optum is a global organisation 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.
About the Role:
We are a Fortune 5 business one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for over 20 years building a dynamic and diverse team of talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability we're always looking for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
As a Software Test Engineer this individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. Your expertise will be crucial in developing and executing comprehensive test plans identifying issues and collaborating with business partners and programmers to enhance our testing processes.
Primary Roles Responsibilities of a Software Test Engineer:
* Work with business partners and programmers to create/analyse required project documents and ensure that quality assurance processes are incorporated
* Develop Test Plan and Test Case by working closely with Project team to gather requirements and resolve ambiguities
* Perform various forms of testing like Functional Integration Security Service Performance and Regression
* Contribute to manual and automation testing based on necessity
* Build automated tests using existing Test Automation Framework
* Query and basic reporting using SQL
* Analyse product issues as they arise debug and record all relevant information in a defect triaging platform
* Work concurrently on several projects each with specific instructions that may differ
* Work independently on projects where tasks are self-determined and not specifically assigned
* Ability to breakdown complex requirements and generate test data for a wide coverage
Required Qualifications of a Software Test Engineer:
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
* Strong testing experience
* Experience working on a test case tracking and defect management tool
* Database expertise using SQL
* Ability to work independently within a quickly changing environment with strict deadlines
* Strong communication collaboration and influencing skills to drive change
Preferred Qualifications of a Software Test Engineer:
* Automation experience using platforms such as Selenium Web driver
* Testing APIs (SOAP/REST services) using SOAPUI or Postman
* Ability to create/interpret XML/Json files
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
We believe everyone of every race gender sexuality age location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. 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 employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.