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.The T esting Solution Architect is a leader within the Optum Advisory Technology Consulting Practice.Optum is seeking an experienced Test Solution Architect to expand our test capabilities within our Advisory Technology Consulting Practice.Successful candidates will have healthcare systems implementation experience, test strategy and solutioning experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and experience in leading client presentations. In addition, individuals will have a good understanding of identifying opportunities to automate in the implementation test cycle, experience with test automation 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 test strategies for our technology consulting practice, spanning both payer and provider systems implementations
Developing test approach and test plans for large systems implementations, including defining test phases, scope and timing
Evaluate end-to-end systems implementations to determine opportunities for test automation solutions throughout the testing life cycle
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 testing 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 in.Required Qualifications:
10+ years in systems implementations, with a focus on testing
5+ years developing and implementing test automation solutions
5+ years of experience implementing a large-scale and complex end-to-end systems (ie: payer core claims systems implementations and / or EHR implementations)
Experience working in a healthcare industry
Experience with creating testing artifacts based on requirements and design documents
Expertise on multi- automation tools
Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading test automation teams
Experience in Agile development methodology
Payor or Provider experience
Knowledge of the different life cycle development models and methodologies used to develop large software intensive platforms
Excellent understanding of the Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional and Integration Testing
DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous testing environments
Ability to understand existing Test Processes and Plans and identify improvements and efficiencies
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 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.
