Quality Automation Engineer, Java/Selenium - Remote

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation, seeking a Quality Automation Engineer to contribute to the development and execution of test solutions. The role involves hands-on test engineering expertise and collaboration within Agile teams to improve quality practices and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, reuse, and execute tests across multiple SDLC models, including ATDD and Agile environments
• Build deep system and application knowledge to provide broad test coverage and high quality outcomes
• Validate functional and non functional requirements aligned with business value statements
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the test approach, strategy, and tooling to improve product quality
• Champion and promote best practices in quality engineering processes across the team
• Actively participate in grooming sessions, sprint planning, requirement refinement, and acceptance criteria development
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business partners to ensure shared understanding of quality expectations
• Contribute to automation test development using appropriate frameworks and tools
• Support performance testing and other specialized QA activities depending on product needs
• Stay current with QE practices, tools, and industry trends
• Apply new techniques and drive adoption of modern quality practices within the team

Requirements:

• Experience with automation testing and performance testing
• Experience with Java
• Experience with Selenium
• Solid knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Familiarity with Agile practices and ATDD
• Demonstrated ability to write clear test cases, test scenarios, and defect reports
• Exposure to tools supporting automation, CI/CD pipelines, and quality dashboards
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide junior quality engineers on testing approaches and quality principles
• Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy