Sr SQA Test Engineer

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra is looking for a Sr SQA Engineer. to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The role of the Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer is to develop and execute test cases independent of supervision and to provide technical and domain knowledge to peers. This role involves using established guidelines to execute test cases and analyze root cause defects

*This position is a Hybrid role based in Albany, NY and will require travel to work onsite as needed for client visits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop test plans for small to medium projects with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Follow general guidelines established in the test plan and receive minimal instruction and assignments from leadership.
• Develop and modify test plans and adapts to changing project circumstances.
• Document and execute test cases from approved test plan, project requirements and design.
• Develop Software Quality Assurance automation scripts aligned with test plan.
• Perform Software Quality Assurance (including but not limited to graphical user interface (GUI), back-end, interface, batch, regression, automation execution performance Software Quality Assurance) and record results following established project standards for Software Quality Assurance, defect management, and test deliverables.
• Develop defect root cause analysis and verify defect fixes.
• Create and review test data to support planned tests.
• Update the Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Interact with other functional teams.
• Provide Software Quality Assurance status updates to leadership.
• Develop and provide input to test planning activities.
• Develop test plans and other test documentation as related to specialty area.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to leadership and assist in developing solutions.
• Assist in providing technical and functional knowledge to junior staff members and mentor junior staff members.
• Demonstrate domain expertise and present test scenarios to clients.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Software Quality Assurance methodologies, best practices, and procedures; and apply them to projects to ensure that test objectives are achieved.
• Demonstrate advanced business knowledge in one or more domains.
• Possess unwavering commitment to customer service and operational excellence in providing customer support.
• Keeps abreast of new technology and market developments.
• Request and provide both negative and positive feedback
• Provide technical and test guidance to designated Software Quality Assurance team

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree majoring in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field or equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7 plus years of Software Quality Assurance experience
• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and Software Quality Assurance life cycle (STLC)
• Experience in Medicare, Medicaid or healthcare verticals
• 3 years of experience writing complex SQL queries
• Hands-on experience developing and executing automation scripts using tools such as Selenium or other automation frameworks?
• Moderate back-end Software Quality Assurance experience
• Experience handling data in XML and JSON formats
• Knowledge or moderate understanding of scripting languages such as Python and Unix shell scripting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio, with a working knowledge of the rest of the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Knowledge of defect management tools (such as Jira)
• Knowledge and moderate understanding of Unix commands
• Experience using database tools (such as Oracle, SQL Server, TOAD)
• This is a hybrid role based out of Albany NY and will require travel to work onsite as needed for client visits

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $91,565/yr - $127,3000/yr

"Based on our compensation program, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.