Automation Engineer

Optum; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Letterkenny is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) specializing in automation frameworks. You will design, implement, and maintain test harnesses for complex applications while leveraging your expertise in various testing tools. This role offers flexible work arrangements, requiring a blend of onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks.
• Experience as an SDET with scalable automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of Agile Testing and shift-left testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain test harnesses for complex healthcare applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Define automation processes and propose best practices.

Skills

Test automation tools (Playwright/Selenium)

API testing tools (SOAPUI, Postman)

DevOps practices

CI/CD concepts

Agile Testing fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Git

Cucumber

Azure

Job description

Overview

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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements. Individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny location and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities

• Specialization in multiple test automation tools like Playwright/Selenium automation and AI tools for automation
• Design, implement, execute and maintain test harnesses and testing frameworks for complex healthcare applications
• Communicate effectively with other Quality Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects and business stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, build and deployment issues
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code adhering to project standards
• Develop/enhance the test automation framework and automation test scripts across different technology applications
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Contribute to quality initiatives and automation solutions
• Contribute to the development of QE technical documentation
• Leverage Generative AI technologies to enhance QE capabilities
• Propose solutions in terms of automation framework for various technologies
• Identify and define automation solutions to address specific application requirements
• Make decisions on key solutions for complex business functionality
• Propose best practices and share them across the team
• Define automation metrics based on project needs
• Propose automation processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following tools: Eggplant, Playwright, or Selenium
• Experience as an SDET, including significant experience in designing and architecting scalable automation frameworks
• Experience with API testing tools (manual and automation): SOAPUI and Postman or equivalent for building test scenarios and acceptance tests
• Ability to use testing applications using mainstream technologies (Git, Cucumber, Azure)
• Knowledge of Agile Testing fundamentals with solid concepts on shift-left testing using ATDD
• Knowledge of test frameworks and their design patterns, including designing, developing, and maintaining test frameworks that enable efficient QA processes
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts, processes, and tools to enable efficient software release cycles
• Expertise in DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure automation. Knowledge of containerization technologies, version control systems, and build tools is important

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Epic Systems
• Hands-on development skills for developing test-related products

Other Information

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are applying. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace.