Automation Tester || Columbia, MD or Washington, DC (Must be Local) || Interview: F2F

Purpose

Responsible for developing, modifying, and executing software test plans, test scenarios, defines and solves for test data needs, automated scripts, and programs for testing in order to ensure the outgoing software and technical products meet and exceed quality standards. Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their root causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software engineers and product owners. Participates in the review of software design and leads the team in supporting the overall quality of various software systems and applications. Develops a strong understanding of the business processes being tested and mentors junior staff.

Essential Functions

• 40% Responsible for analyzing the moderately complex requirements, operational problems, specifications and change requests. Produce test plans and test cases to determine presence and scope of potential code defects. Monitor accurate and thorough test cases, scripts and data with pre-determined results within specified scheduled dates. Perform test execution of all assigned test cases. Research and provide technical support on operational/test system defects and propose solutions.
• 40% Analyzes test results to ensure functionality meets requirements and recommends corrective action if necessary. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems. Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of systems, application interfaces and application software.
• 20% Guide and mentor team of testers in support of the projects and day-to-day to testing effort. This is also includes supporting and working with associates, contractors and third-party resources.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Education Details: Information Technology, Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience: 5 years Experience in software development and/or testing.
• In Lieu of Education: In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)., Expert
  • Knowledge of software test requirements and protocols., Expert
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, Advanced
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems., Advanced
  • Knowledge of wireless communications and network systems., Advanced
  • Advanced programming skills on a programming language, Advanced
  • EDI Analyst/Specialist with deep expertise in X12 EDI transactions like 837 & 835.
  • Claim payor experience.
  • HIPAA compliance and payer systems knowledge is preferred.
  • Working experience with databases, Advanced
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products or equivalent, Advanced
  • Attention to detail, Advanced
  • HIPAA Ceritification is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.