Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Test Automation Developer (Entry) - Hybrid
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.
We are hiring for a future start date of 1/1/2025.
This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only.
This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under limited direction, perform necessary activities to ensure all test automation development responsibilities are completed in support of divisional needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
Training (lev 1) / experience (levs 2 - 3) in development using an OOP language
Level 1: 1 yearLevel 2: 3 yearsLevel 3: 5 yearsProficient programming in VBScript and/or OOP language
Level 1: 1 yearLevel 2: 3 yearsLevel 3: 5 yearsExperience integrating test automation approach into Agile delivery environment
Level 2: 1 yearLevel 3: 3 yearsRequired Education
High-School Diploma or GED in general field of studyRequired Licenses
N/ARequired Certifications
N/APREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Work Experience
Experience with in-depth test automation development
Level 1: 2 yearsLevel 2: 5 yearsLevel 3: 7 yearsProficient programming in VBScript and/or OOP language
Level 1: 2 yearsLevel 2: 5 yearsLevel 3: 7 yearsExperience leading test automation efforts
Level 2: 3 yearsLevel 3: 5 yearsPreferred Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fieldPreferred Licenses
N/APreferred Certifications
N/AESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 1
Designs, develops, configures, and maintains automated test frameworks and custom test solutionsTests individual frameworks, programs, automation scripts and configurations (i.e., unit level testing)Debugs automation frameworks/scripts and resolves technical issuesDocuments technical solutions within test frameworks and custom test solutionsLeverages critical thinking to identify problems and recommend corresponding solutionsModifies detailed test scripts/modules/applications/frameworks with high qualityPrograms scripts/modules/applications with a high level of confidenceMaintains solid knowledge and develops expertise in one or more application areas with respect to automated testing tools and techniquesIs knowledgeable and effective in following established testing practices and processesCoordinates test runs, prioritizing work, defines and manages defect reporting and resolutionAligns the appropriate automated testing solution to most effectively and efficiently evaluate the acceptance criteriaProvides estimation on effort to create new or update existing automation testsDetermine estimates of effort and impacts for a variety of solutionsContribute to technical discussions and decisionsProvide status, as requested, during regular meetingsDevelop, deliver and assist others in delivering test results reportsCreate and maintain reporting dashboards and produces appropriate management reportingLevel 2
Perform as subject matter/technical expert on test automation developmentDetermines programming impact on existing systems/automation frameworksPrograms scripts/modules/applications using a high level of technical expertiseProvides advice on automation tools/techniques, feasibility and implementation, process improvements as well as maintenance plansDrives creative and innovative technical concepts to mechanize workflows from ideation to operational tools, designed with the capability to be reusable, maintainable, and efficientPlans, coordinates and manages overall testing approach and strategy for projects and programsTrack industry trends and developmentsGive oral presentations, organize project meetings and conduct demonstrations to various levels of users and managementLevel 3
Provides technical consulting on complex projects, frameworks and design patternsCreates or modifies procedures to solve complex problemsContributes strategic vision and integrates a broad range of IT application and automation framework development ideas throughout the organizationIs sought out as a resource for resolution of unique or complex IT automation framework and application development problems involving multiple disciplinesCoordinate complex testing efforts spanning multiple departmentsOVERALL
Each progressive level includes the ability to perform the essential functions of any lower levels and mentor employees in those levels.The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements. Includes on-call rotation duties.Perform all other duties as assignedREQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Required Job Skills
In-depth experience with HP Quality Center, HP UFT or Open-source test automation tools e.g. Selenium, CucumberExpert understanding of critical test automation conceptsUnderstanding of scripting languages for test automation e.g., Ruby, Java, other OOP languagesHave an understanding of application design practices and proceduresHave general knowledge of software testing practices and proceduresKnowledgeable with test automation frameworks and automation design patternsStrong working knowledge of web technologies, client/server, .NET and database systemsDeep knowledge of all phases of test lifecycleKnowledge of underlying web technologies including HTTP, HTML, and JavaScriptKnowledge of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practicesRequired Professional Competencies
Ability to rapidly pick up new technologiesMust have strong system engineering skillsAble to work effectively with a broad range of technical and business resourcesAble to work independently with minimal supervisionMust be well organized and efficient with excellent judgment and decision-making skillsMust have flexible schedule and be a team playerMust have strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skillsProven ability to deliver products with highest quality and on timeRequired Leadership Experience and Competencies
Ability to build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environmentFacilitate and resolve customer requests and inquiries for all levels of stakeholdersPREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Preferred Job Skills
N/APreferred Professional Competencies
N/ARequired Leadership Experience and Competencies
N/A
Our Commitment
AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.
We are hiring for a future start date of 1/1/2025.
This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only.
This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under limited direction, perform necessary activities to ensure all test automation development responsibilities are completed in support of divisional needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
Training (lev 1) / experience (levs 2 - 3) in development using an OOP language
Level 1: 1 yearLevel 2: 3 yearsLevel 3: 5 yearsProficient programming in VBScript and/or OOP language
Level 1: 1 yearLevel 2: 3 yearsLevel 3: 5 yearsExperience integrating test automation approach into Agile delivery environment
Level 2: 1 yearLevel 3: 3 yearsRequired Education
High-School Diploma or GED in general field of studyRequired Licenses
N/ARequired Certifications
N/APREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Work Experience
Experience with in-depth test automation development
Level 1: 2 yearsLevel 2: 5 yearsLevel 3: 7 yearsProficient programming in VBScript and/or OOP language
Level 1: 2 yearsLevel 2: 5 yearsLevel 3: 7 yearsExperience leading test automation efforts
Level 2: 3 yearsLevel 3: 5 yearsPreferred Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fieldPreferred Licenses
N/APreferred Certifications
N/AESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 1
Designs, develops, configures, and maintains automated test frameworks and custom test solutionsTests individual frameworks, programs, automation scripts and configurations (i.e., unit level testing)Debugs automation frameworks/scripts and resolves technical issuesDocuments technical solutions within test frameworks and custom test solutionsLeverages critical thinking to identify problems and recommend corresponding solutionsModifies detailed test scripts/modules/applications/frameworks with high qualityPrograms scripts/modules/applications with a high level of confidenceMaintains solid knowledge and develops expertise in one or more application areas with respect to automated testing tools and techniquesIs knowledgeable and effective in following established testing practices and processesCoordinates test runs, prioritizing work, defines and manages defect reporting and resolutionAligns the appropriate automated testing solution to most effectively and efficiently evaluate the acceptance criteriaProvides estimation on effort to create new or update existing automation testsDetermine estimates of effort and impacts for a variety of solutionsContribute to technical discussions and decisionsProvide status, as requested, during regular meetingsDevelop, deliver and assist others in delivering test results reportsCreate and maintain reporting dashboards and produces appropriate management reportingLevel 2
Perform as subject matter/technical expert on test automation developmentDetermines programming impact on existing systems/automation frameworksPrograms scripts/modules/applications using a high level of technical expertiseProvides advice on automation tools/techniques, feasibility and implementation, process improvements as well as maintenance plansDrives creative and innovative technical concepts to mechanize workflows from ideation to operational tools, designed with the capability to be reusable, maintainable, and efficientPlans, coordinates and manages overall testing approach and strategy for projects and programsTrack industry trends and developmentsGive oral presentations, organize project meetings and conduct demonstrations to various levels of users and managementLevel 3
Provides technical consulting on complex projects, frameworks and design patternsCreates or modifies procedures to solve complex problemsContributes strategic vision and integrates a broad range of IT application and automation framework development ideas throughout the organizationIs sought out as a resource for resolution of unique or complex IT automation framework and application development problems involving multiple disciplinesCoordinate complex testing efforts spanning multiple departmentsOVERALL
Each progressive level includes the ability to perform the essential functions of any lower levels and mentor employees in those levels.The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements. Includes on-call rotation duties.Perform all other duties as assignedREQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Required Job Skills
In-depth experience with HP Quality Center, HP UFT or Open-source test automation tools e.g. Selenium, CucumberExpert understanding of critical test automation conceptsUnderstanding of scripting languages for test automation e.g., Ruby, Java, other OOP languagesHave an understanding of application design practices and proceduresHave general knowledge of software testing practices and proceduresKnowledgeable with test automation frameworks and automation design patternsStrong working knowledge of web technologies, client/server, .NET and database systemsDeep knowledge of all phases of test lifecycleKnowledge of underlying web technologies including HTTP, HTML, and JavaScriptKnowledge of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practicesRequired Professional Competencies
Ability to rapidly pick up new technologiesMust have strong system engineering skillsAble to work effectively with a broad range of technical and business resourcesAble to work independently with minimal supervisionMust be well organized and efficient with excellent judgment and decision-making skillsMust have flexible schedule and be a team playerMust have strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skillsProven ability to deliver products with highest quality and on timeRequired Leadership Experience and Competencies
Ability to build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environmentFacilitate and resolve customer requests and inquiries for all levels of stakeholdersPREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Preferred Job Skills
N/APreferred Professional Competencies
N/ARequired Leadership Experience and Competencies
N/A
Our Commitment
AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.