Sr Quality Analyst

With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. The Technology Quality Function is reserved for those positions where Quality is the primary objective of the work delivered. Technology Quality roles will cover all primary quality activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver high quality products and services. These roles include, but are not limited to, strategy, planning, standards, process, policy, tools, engineering, assurance, management, metrics, research and development, automation, data preparation, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery.- Analyzes and investigates.- Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise.

Essential

3 years experience in a Technical testing role

.Must be able to do basic programming in C# or a similar OOP language such as C++, Java.

.A passion for quality and a tendency to ensure that the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed.

.A questioning mind, never accepting anything at face value.

.An under the hood approach to understanding systems and a need to get down to the nuts and bolts of how things work.

.Basic knowledge of scripting technologies such as PowerShell or Python.

.Knowledge of software testing methodology (Various techniques, frameworks, etc.)

.Exposure to some aspects/phases of automation including GUI, integration testing, and performance/load testing.

.Experience with defining test plans and test cases

.Experience working closely with a team of software engineers and product owners.

.Exposure to working with Product Owners and SMEs to define user story examples/acceptance criteria and exposure to Gherkin using tools like SpecFlow and Fitnesse.

.Some experience in understanding and testing complex enterprise systems architecture.

.Basic MSSQL skills and some understanding of complex XML structures.

.Good experience defining lightweight, high value test plans and tests.

.Experience working closely with a team of software engineers and product owners.

.Superb communication skills both written and verbal.

Desirable

.ISTQB Foundation in Testing with Agile Tester extension or similar qualification.

.Some experience working with geographically distributed team members.

.Exposure to Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework (v2.0 to v4.5) and C#.

.Degree in a Computing related subject such as Computer Science, Software Engineering etc.

Careers with UnitedHealthcare.

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.