Software Engineer - Remote Canada - 2270522

Primary Care Plus; Richmond; Remote; CAD 61,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Software Engineer to join their remote team in Canada. The role involves developing automated testing frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in automation and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software automation engineering.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify test requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated tests.

Skills

Automation

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Agile Methodology

Cloud Computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Google Cloud Platform

Grafana

Job description

Software Engineer - Remote Canada - 2270522

Software Engineer - Remote Canada - 2270522

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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.

As an Automation Engineer at Optum, you will be an integral part of the Enterprise Imaging Product team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the development and implementation of automated testing frameworks. This position requires a collaborative self-starter who is passionate about automation, takes ownership, and drives results. You will work with a distributed, global team and multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to support product features
• Collaborate with software engineers and stakeholders to identify test requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Utilize cutting-edge tools and technologies such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright to create robust automated tests
• Implement and manage continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Participate in Agile/Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases through sprints
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated tests and CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and maintain automated tests for cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of automated testing frameworks in a cloud environment
• Integrate automated tests with cloud-based monitoring and logging tools to enhance test visibility and debugging
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in software automation and testing
  
  

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

• 3+ years of practical experience in software automation engineering
• 3+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java, (at least 2 years of experience in each)
• 3+ years of experience with automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• 3+ years of experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• 3+ years of experience working in Agile software development teams
• 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• 2+ years of experience with cloud-based monitoring and logging tools, such as Grafana
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automated tests and CI/CD pipelines
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry or other regulated industries
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven track record of promoting and building an inclusive culture within teams
• Experience with advanced test automation strategies, including AI-driven testing and machine learning models
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas and solutions to diverse audiences
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and managing remote collaborations
• Proficiency in DevOps methodologies, including infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Experience in developing and implementing security best practices for automated testing in cloud environments
• 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.

#RPO. #GREEN

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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