Optum
Senior Test Engineer - National Remote
Optum, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The government services support team at Optum has earned the trust of organizations that our entire country relies on; from the Department of Defense and Veteran's Administration to the teams at Health & Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We're repaying that trust with hard work, new ideas and a commitment to finding better solutions every day. Join us and help create ways for our government services agencies to be more efficient and effective. This will be the next huge step to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are seeking an experienced
Integrations Tester
to join our team, focusing on the testing of software integrations across various systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing APIs, middleware, and integration layers, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality between interconnected systems. This role requires an in-depth understanding of integration patterns, data transformation, communication protocols, and the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:Design and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts specifically for system integrations, including APIs, web services, and middleware.Validate data mapping, transformation, and routing processes to ensure accurate and efficient data exchange between systems.Work closely with developers and architects to understand integration designs and how different systems interact within the enterprise architecture.Utilize various tools to simulate and test integration endpoints, payloads, and performance under different scenarios.Conduct end-to-end integration testing, including both positive and negative test scenarios, to validate all aspects of the integration logic.Identify, document, and track integration defects through resolution, working with cross-functional teams to ensure a comprehensive fix.Monitor integration performance during testing, identifying bottlenecks or potential scalability issues.Collaborate with teams to establish best practices for integration testing, including test automation, continuous integration (CI), and continuous deployment (CD).Maintain a current understanding of industry standards and best practices in integration testing, such as REST, SOAP, and messaging protocols.Provide detailed reports on test outcomes, including recommendations for improvements and enhancements to integration strategies.
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:Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline (8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education).5+ years of experience as an Integrations Tester with a strong understanding of system integration testing methodologies.5+ years of familiarity with integration architectures, such as SOA, microservices, and event-driven systems.5+ years of experience with testing tools and frameworks suitable for integration testing, such as Postman, SoapUI, and JMeter.5+ years of knowledge of data formats (e.g., XML, JSON) and communication protocols (e.g., HTTP, MQ, TCP/IP).5+ years of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.Must have experience working with developers, end users and organizations to create test plans and test scripts.Have experience coordinating with test sites and other team participants to plan test events and experience in creating reports.Must have experience with configuring necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing.Must have comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems and networks and specialized environments.Must have experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures. Must manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with test automation tools and scripting languages to automate integration tests.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and how they relate to integration testing and deployment.Familiarity with cloud-based integration services and platforms.Experience with performance and load testing to assess the robustness of integration solutions.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form.Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.Must be eligible to work in the United States.Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.All work must be conducted in the United States.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are seeking an experienced
Integrations Tester
to join our team, focusing on the testing of software integrations across various systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing APIs, middleware, and integration layers, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality between interconnected systems. This role requires an in-depth understanding of integration patterns, data transformation, communication protocols, and the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:Design and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts specifically for system integrations, including APIs, web services, and middleware.Validate data mapping, transformation, and routing processes to ensure accurate and efficient data exchange between systems.Work closely with developers and architects to understand integration designs and how different systems interact within the enterprise architecture.Utilize various tools to simulate and test integration endpoints, payloads, and performance under different scenarios.Conduct end-to-end integration testing, including both positive and negative test scenarios, to validate all aspects of the integration logic.Identify, document, and track integration defects through resolution, working with cross-functional teams to ensure a comprehensive fix.Monitor integration performance during testing, identifying bottlenecks or potential scalability issues.Collaborate with teams to establish best practices for integration testing, including test automation, continuous integration (CI), and continuous deployment (CD).Maintain a current understanding of industry standards and best practices in integration testing, such as REST, SOAP, and messaging protocols.Provide detailed reports on test outcomes, including recommendations for improvements and enhancements to integration strategies.
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:Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline (8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education).5+ years of experience as an Integrations Tester with a strong understanding of system integration testing methodologies.5+ years of familiarity with integration architectures, such as SOA, microservices, and event-driven systems.5+ years of experience with testing tools and frameworks suitable for integration testing, such as Postman, SoapUI, and JMeter.5+ years of knowledge of data formats (e.g., XML, JSON) and communication protocols (e.g., HTTP, MQ, TCP/IP).5+ years of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.Must have experience working with developers, end users and organizations to create test plans and test scripts.Have experience coordinating with test sites and other team participants to plan test events and experience in creating reports.Must have experience with configuring necessary hardware and operating environments as needed to complete assigned testing.Must have comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems and networks and specialized environments.Must have experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures. Must manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with test automation tools and scripting languages to automate integration tests.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and how they relate to integration testing and deployment.Familiarity with cloud-based integration services and platforms.Experience with performance and load testing to assess the robustness of integration solutions.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form.Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.Must be eligible to work in the United States.Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.All work must be conducted in the United States.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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