IT Testing Engineer II

Job Description: • Analyze user needs and test software solutions using agile methodology • Create test models for release testing (plans, data and scripts) including the identification, collection and/or creation of test data • Lead co-ordination and execution of release testing as appropriate • Determine and meet time estimates and schedules for testing efforts • Define Release Test Plans and criteria for user acceptance including entry/exit criteria • Develop, update and maintain quality testing standards and procedures • Communicate effectively with customers and software vendors as appropriate • Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environment(s) • Follow standard testing methodology frameworks, testing processes as a standard • Co-ordinate testing specific release activities • Create test models for release testing (plans, data and scripts) and participate in structured walk-through and peer reviews • Participate in the coordination and execution of release testing • Update and test release installation procedures • Participate in Lessons Learned as appropriate • Identify defects and questionable functionality; manage defects through to closure • Resolve issues with unclear requirements and achieve a successful result • Triage and solve complex problems using structured troubleshooting methodologies • Quick learner, work independently as well as work collaboratively in a team environment Requirements: • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as Senior QA • Experience in creation of test plan, test estimates, test schedules and implementing test strategies • Solid experience in writing SQL statements for data validations • Solid experience in Database and Batch Job testing • Ability to design, develop, test and debug tests cases/Scripts/plans/strategy documents • Minimum four (4) years’ experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of software development life cycle(s) (SDLC). • Preparation of Defect Status Reports and Daily/Weekly Status Reports. • Knowledge of Health Insurance Industry is a must – Pharmacy, Claims processing, PBM, ICD 9/10, Medicare, or Medicaid. • Knowledge of Azure and Confluence. • Document and interpret business and technical requirements for testing utilizing various development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, Iterative, Waterfall, etc.) • Extensive experience in Test Management tools building Test Plans and Test Cases using tools like JIRA, Xray and Azure DevOps (VSTS) • Hands on experience in Excel and Status Reports. • Effective communication skills to articulate testing result data to multiple audiences. • Working knowledge on AI tools for automation. • Working knowledge of industry standard automated testing tools, practices, and software and/or Performance testing tools. Benefits: • health insurance coverage • voluntary dental and vision programs • life and disability insurance • retirement savings plan • paid holidays • paid time off (PTO)