Design, develop, execute, and maintain functional and non-functional tests across Agile and ATDD environments. Build and enhance automation and performance test suites, collaborate with developers and product owners, improve QA strategy and tooling, and mentor peers to raise overall product quality.
Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The QE at SG27 contributes to planning, designing, developing, executing, and maintaining test solutions across functional and non functional quality areas. The role requires hands on test engineering expertise (manual + automation), solid collaboration skills within Agile teams, and the ability to improve and influence quality practices.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
*All employees working remotely 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.
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.
The QE at SG27 contributes to planning, designing, developing, executing, and maintaining test solutions across functional and non functional quality areas. The role requires hands on test engineering expertise (manual + automation), solid collaboration skills within Agile teams, and the ability to improve and influence quality practices.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Test Design & Execution
- Design, develop, reuse, and execute tests across multiple SDLC models, including ATDD and Agile environments
- Build deep system and application knowledge to provide broad test coverage and high quality outcomes
- Validate functional and non functional requirements aligned with business value statements
- Test Strategy & Quality Improvements
- Continuously evaluate and enhance the test approach, strategy, and tooling to improve product quality
- Champion and promote best practices in quality engineering processes across the team
- Collaboration & Agile Contribution
- Actively participate in grooming sessions, sprint planning, requirement refinement, and acceptance criteria development
- Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business partners to ensure shared understanding of quality expectations
- Automation & Performance Testing
- Contribute to automation test development using appropriate frameworks and tools
- Support performance testing and other specialized QA activities depending on product needs
- Continuous Learning
- Stay current with QE practices, tools, and industry trends
- Apply new techniques and drive adoption of modern quality practices within the team
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:
- Experience with automation testing and performance testing
- Experience with Java
- Experience with Selenium
- Solid knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
- Familiarity with Agile practices and ATDD
- Demonstrated ability to write clear test cases, test scenarios, and defect reports
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to tools supporting automation, CI/CD pipelines, and quality dashboards
- Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide junior quality engineers on testing approaches and quality principles
- Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills
*All employees working remotely 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.
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.
Top Skills
Java,Selenium,Automation Testing,Performance Testing,Ci/Cd,Atdd
Similar Jobs at Optum
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Senior Financial Consultant supporting IT financial planning: develop forecasts and variance analysis across IT cost pools, integrate workforce modeling, provide cost oversight, partner with IT leaders, produce executive reports and drive reporting/process improvements and automation.
Top Skills:
Excel,Power Bi,Deltek Costpoint,Hyperion,Power Query
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Lead architecture and engineering for a scalable identity platform, ensuring security and regulatory compliance. Provide technical vision, hands-on guidance, and end-to-end designs. Integrate AI/ML for adaptive authentication, threat detection, risk scoring, and automated response. Collaborate across teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver secure identity, federation, SSO, and authorization solutions.
Top Skills:
Oauth 2.0,Openid Connect,Saml 2.0,Sailpoint,Forgerock,Ping,Okta,Onelogin,Azure Ad,Splunk,Elk,Tensorflow,Pytorch,Azure Ai,Aws Sagemaker,Python,Powershell,Java,Spring Boot,Restful Web Services,Microservices,Web Application Firewall,Ssl/Tls,Tcp/Ip
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Build and maintain actuarial and forecasting models, analyze healthcare claims and utilization data, produce reports and client-ready visualizations, support financial forecasting and pricing assumptions, and collaborate with stakeholders to inform managerial decisions and reserves.
Top Skills:
ExcelPower BIPythonSQL
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
