Quality Lead - Data Centric

Highmark Health; Yuma (AZ); À distance; USD 73 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Highmark Health seeks an experienced Quality Lead to define data-testing strategy and oversee end-to-end quality across healthcare data flows. The role emphasizes leadership of technical teams and strategic risk management rather than day-to-day hands-on testing.

The ideal candidate will translate complex data-quality risks into clear business impacts for executives while guiding cross-functional collaboration and ensuring release readiness in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ability to manage projects, timelines and resources
• 3+ years of excellent customer service and client satisfaction
• 3+ years of leading and mentoring QA teams through SDLC phases, coaching testers

Responsabilités

• Define data testing strategy, planning, estimation, execution oversight, metrics, and reporting
• Oversee SQL/database validation, ETL, migration, and end-to-end data-flow testing
• Guide test data management, automation, and data-validation tooling
• Understand claims, membership, provider, and care management data in healthcare
• Lead risk identification, mitigation, defect management, and root cause analysis
• Drive quality across SDLC, Agile delivery, and release readiness
• Communicate quality status and business impact to executives and clients

Connaissances

Project management

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Data testing

Healthcare data domain

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Outils

Oracle

SQL Server

DB2

Snowflake

Databricks

Splunk

Dynatrace

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY

Seeking a Quality Lead with strong data-testing leadership and healthcare domain expertise who can define strategy, oversee end-to-end quality activities, guide technical teams, and translate complex data-quality risks into clear business impacts. The role does not require day-to-day hands-on test execution.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy and oversight: Lead data testing strategy, planning, estimation, execution oversight, quality metrics, and reporting.
• Data validation: Oversee SQL and database validation, data integration, ETL, migration, and end-to-end data-flow testing.
• Test data and tools: Guide test data management and apply experience with test automation and data-validation tools.
• Healthcare expertise: Understand claims, membership, provider, and care management data.
• Risk and bug: Lead risk identification, mitigation, defect management, and root cause analysis.
• Delivery leadership: Drive quality across the SDLC, Agile delivery, and release readiness.
• Stakeholder leadership: Build client relationships, lead cross-functional collaboration, and communicate quality status and business impacts to executives.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 Years of proven ability to manage projects, timelines, and resources effectively
• 3 Years of demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and meet client expectations
• 3 Years of experience leading and mentoring small teams through all phases of the SDLC; ability to coach and develop QA testers and Associate Quality Leads

Preferred

• Leadership experience in large healthcare transformation, data migration, MDM, data warehouse, or integration programs
• Healthcare data-domain knowledge across claims, membership, provider, and care management
• Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar data platforms
• Experience with test automation, data-validation tools, API testing, and JSON, XML, or file validation
• Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Splunk or Dynatrace
• Strong understanding of end-to-end healthcare business processes and regulatory quality expectations

SKILLS

• The ideal candidate is an experienced Quality Lead who can set data-testing strategy, oversee validation across complex data flows and platforms, and lead delivery across healthcare transformation programs. The individual should combine data-quality expertise, healthcare domain knowledge, risk management, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate technical concerns into clear business impacts for executive and client audiences; day-to-day hands-on testing is not required.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,Information Technology, or a related field

Substitutions

• Relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

Language (Other than English)

• None

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Remote Position

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$72,700.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$116,600.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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