Remote Healthcare Data Quality Strategy Lead

Highmark Health; Alton (IL); Remote; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Quality Lead with strong data-testing leadership and healthcare domain expertise to 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.

You will lead data testing strategy, validation of SQL/databases, ETL, and data-flow testing, and communicate quality status to executives across a remote,

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; coaching QA testers and Associate Quality Leads

Responsibilities

• Lead data testing strategy, planning, estimation, execution oversight, quality metrics, and reporting.
• Oversee SQL/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 healthcare data including 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 to executives

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a Quality Lead with strong data-testing leadership and healthcare domain expertise to 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.

You will lead data testing strategy, validation of SQL/databases, ETL, and data-flow testing, and communicate quality status to executives across a remote,