[Hiring] Senior Quality Engineer @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of advanced software testing strategies across multiple products and systems. This role requires deep technical expertise to analyze complex code changes, define effective test approaches, and drive automation and quality improvements. The position also contributes to software architecture discussions and ensures testability is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.

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

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced test strategies, including unit, automation, and white-box testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery across multiple products and platforms.
• Analyze complex code changes and system architectures to define scalable, efficient, and innovative testing approaches.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools to improve coverage, efficiency, and reliability.
• Execute end-to-end software quality engineering activities, including analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and validation.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure testability is built into product design and that appropriate instrumentation supports automation and diagnostics.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions, including software architecture and test framework design.
• Conduct code coverage and test coverage analysis, identifying gaps and driving improvements to increase overall quality.
• Develop, execute, and maintain white-box tests to validate internal logic and system behavior.
• Contribute to and review project estimates, providing input on testing scope, effort, and technical complexity.
• Support the resolution of complex defects by leveraging advanced debugging skills and contributing to root cause analysis.
• Participate in software design reviews and provide recommendations to enhance product quality and maintainability.
• Deliver high-quality code, documentation, and test artifacts aligned with engineering standards and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing test methodologies, tools, and processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software/quality engineering, with a strong focus on automation and quality practices.
• 5+ years of experience in API and web services testing (REST/SOAP).
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot) and building/maintaining test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Serenity).
• 4+ years of experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) for data validation and test execution.
• 3+ years of experience across security testing, compliance/regulatory requirements, and white-box testing practices.
• 3+ years of experience in UI and performance testing, including modern UI frameworks (e.g., Angular) and tools such as JMeter.
• 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) and CI/CD-integrated testing.
• 2+ years of experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to support test automation or test data generation.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment.