IT Senior Automation Test Lead

Novalink Solutions LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC seeks a Senior Automation Test Lead to guide automation efforts for a critical DHHS project in Raleigh, NC. You will lead test script development for X12 EDI, execute functional/integration/regression tests, and manage test artifacts using HP ALM and JIRA.

You will collaborate with business teams, ensure UAT readiness, and apply Agile practices to deliver a robust healthcare claims processing solution with HIPAA considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing test scripts for X12 EDI transmissions (837i, 837P, NCPDP D.0).
• Proficiency in QA/testing of EDI applications.
• Ability to assess testability of requirements and craft test cases from BRD/SDD.
• Experience executing functional, integration and regression tests.
• Experience with Healthcare Claims Processing Testing.
• Hands-on with test and defect management tools (HP ALM, JIRA).
• Experience reviewing, analysing and reporting test results.
• Experience testing web applications.
• Proven SQL query development.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Experience scripting automated test suites.
• Experience collaborating with business teams to write QA documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation testing effort for the Managed Care Transition Project.
• Assess requirements testability and develop test cases from BRD/SDD.
• Execute functional, integration and regression tests.
• Develop and run test scripts for X12 EDI (837I, 837P) and NCPDP D.0.
• Script automated test suites and manage defects.
• Review, analyze and report test results; manage test artifacts.
• Utilize HP ALM and JIRA for test/defect tracking.
• Test web applications and healthcare claims processes.
• Communicate effectively; work with end users and cross-functional teams.
• Apply Agile methodologies to testing activities.

Skills

Test scripting

QA testing

X12 EDI

Healthcare testing

SQL queries

Agile

Communication

Web testing

UAT collaboration

Team coordination

Tools

HP ALM

JIRA

Job description

Raleigh, United States | Posted on 10/19/2026

• Actual Job Title DHHS- IT Senior Automation Test Lead
• Job Type FT Contract
• Contract duration 1 year
• Date Opened 10/19/2026
• Target Date 10/22/2026
• State/Province North Carolina
• Country United States
• Assigned Recruiter(s) Pranali Chaudhari
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

seeking a Senior Automation Testing Lead to lead the effort in building Automation Testing to support the Managed Care Transition Project.

This position is responsible for the following activities related to a critical system being developed in-house at the State:

• Experience assessing the testability of requirements and developing test cases based on Business Requirements and Software Design Documents.
• Experience in the execution of functional, integration and regression tests.
• Demonstrated Experience in Testing EDI Applications.
• Hands on experience to develop and execute test scripts for HIPAA X12 EDI Transactions such as 837I, 837P and NCPDP D.0
• Experience in scripting automated Test Suites.
• Experience in the review, analysis and reporting of test results.
• Experience with Test and Defect Management Tools. HP ALM, JIRA preferred.
• Experience on testing web applications
• Experience with Healthcare Claims Processing Testing.
• Must be an excellent team player and be able to prioritize concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Work with end users to ensure user acceptance testing is thorough and complete
• Employees should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Agile Methodology

Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Experience in developing and executing test scripts related to X12 EDI Transmission such as 837i, 839 , NCPDP D.0
Required
2
Years

Demonstrated proficiency in conducting QA and testing on EDI applications
Required
2
Years

Experience assessing the testability of requirements and developing test cases based on Business Requirements and Software Design Documents.
Required
5
Years

Experience in the execution of functional, integration and regression tests.
Required
5
Years

Experience with Healthcare Claims Processing Testing.
Required
3
Years

Hands on Experience with Test and Defect Management Tools. HP ALM, JIRA
Highly desired
2
Years

Experience in the review, analysis and reporting of test results.
Required
3
Years

Experience on testing web applications
Required
3
Years

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability present to both technical and business audiences.
Desired

Proven experience developing SQL queries.
Required
2
Years

Knowledge of Agile Methodology
Highly desired
2
Years

Experience in scripting automated Test Suites.
Required
1
Years

Experience in working with the Business Teams to write Business and QA Documents .
Required
2
Years