Test Platform Engineer – Remote in Canada

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Test Platform Engineer role, part of the Solution Test Team, will help develop and implement a fully automated platform for end-to-end solution testing in a purpose-built cloud environment. 

Your development experience will contribute to automating the infrastructure and test management systems necessary for comprehensive workflow and real-world scenario testing across our integrated product suites to deliver high quality medical software products.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within Canada as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with the Solution Test Automation Manager to understand requirements and intended designs
• Develop/code software components for a test management system which includes load generation, data management, test automation execution, and reporting
• Automate the scalable infrastructure required to support running tests, including load generators and data management tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test and continuously improve the systems

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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of experience in software development
• 2+ years of experience in developing solutions in GCP or another cloud platform
• 1+ years of solid experience with software testing workflows, including automation
• Intermediate level of proficiency in developing and implementing RESTful services and APIs
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with peers and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Terraform
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with healthcare workflows 

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

   

Canada Residents Only: The salary range for Canada residents is $61,400 to $127,500 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.  

   

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.

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere 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.

   

   

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