Remote Healthcare Data Quality Lead

Highmark Health; Bristol (RI); Remote; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Quality Lead to define data-test strategy and oversee end-to-end quality activities across healthcare data programs. The role focuses on guiding technical teams and translating data-quality risks into clear business impacts, without day-to-day hands-on test execution.

The position emphasizes data validation, risk management, and delivery leadership within an Agile SDLC, with remote work options and stakeholder communication at the executive level.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data testing strategy

Data validation

Test automation

Healthcare data-domain knowledge

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

DB2

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Quality Lead to define data-test strategy and oversee end-to-end quality activities across healthcare data programs. The role focuses on guiding technical teams and translating data-quality risks into clear business impacts, without day-to-day hands-on test execution.

The position emphasizes data validation, risk management, and delivery leadership within an Agile SDLC, with remote work options and stakeholder communication at the executive level.