Senior Quality Engineer

Optum; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own data-focused testing across RxMax on Azure Hyperscale and Databricks. You will validate complex data workflows, ensure data integrity, and drive test automation with AI tools in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

You will design comprehensive test strategies, write advanced SQL, and mentor teams while focusing on scalable, reliable healthcare technology solutions. Telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. is supported.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Data Engineering, or related software engineering
• 4+ years of hands-on experience performing complex data analysis and test verification
• 2+ years of experience querying and testing data pipelines in high-availability relational or cloud databases (Azure Hyperscale)
• 2+ years of experience working in Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• 2+ years of experience writing advanced SQL queries for high-volume data validation

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and execute comprehensive test strategies and test cases across the full software development lifecycle to validate complex data workflows
• Ensure the stability, data integrity, and performance of large-scale data and compute platforms on Azure Hyperscale and Databricks
• Develop deep subject matter expertise in the RxMax application, troubleshooting complex issues and providing technical guidance to engineering and business partners
• Construct and execute complex SQL queries against billion-row datasets to analyze data structures, verify business logic, and validate backend pipelines
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline quality workflows, automate routine testing tasks, and drive continuous process improvement
• Apply responsible AI practices by critically reviewing and validating AI-assisted code, scripts, and analytical outputs for accuracy and reliability prior to use
• Partner with Agile scrum teams during backlog refinement to define clear functional and non-functional acceptance criteria aligned with business value
• Champion quality engineering principles and mentor cross-functional team members on modern testing practices and automation opportunities
• Identify performance bottlenecks and system defects early, communicating enterprise-wide impacts and driving continuous quality improvements
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

SQL

Azure

Data pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Python

Job description

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, and data 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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.

Join the Rebates Modernization team supporting OptumRx Technology as a Senior Quality Engineer

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our technological transformation, taking ownership of application scalability, reliability, and service level objectives. You will ensure the stability and data integrity of our modern compute and data platforms on Azure Hyperscale and Databricks, thoroughly validating complex system functionality and data pipelines behind the RxMax application. This hands‑on position offers the opportunity to partner closely with engineering and business stakeholders to solve complex data challenges, elevate test automation standards, and embed modern, approved AI tools into everyday engineering workflows to deliver reliable, high‑value pharmacy technology solutions. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, build, and execute comprehensive test strategies and test cases across the full software development lifecycle to validate complex data workflows
• Ensure the stability, data integrity, and performance of large-scale data and compute platforms hosted on Azure Hyperscale and Databricks
• Develop deep subject matter expertise in the RxMax application, troubleshooting complex issues and providing technical guidance to engineering and business partners
• Construct and execute complex SQL queries against billion‑row datasets to analyze data structures, verify business logic, and validate backend pipelines
• Use enterprise‑approved AI tools to streamline quality workflows, automate routine testing tasks, and drive continuous process improvement
• Apply responsible AI practices by critically reviewing and validating AI‑assisted code, scripts, and analytical outputs for accuracy and reliability prior to use
• Partner with Agile scrum teams during backlog refinement to define clear functional and non‑functional acceptance criteria aligned with business value
• Champion quality engineering principles and mentor cross‑functional team members on modern testing practices and automation opportunities
• Identify performance bottlenecks and system defects early, communicating enterprise‑wide impacts and driving continuous quality improvements
• Leverage enterprise‑approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related software engineering discipline
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience performing complex data analysis and test verification
• 2+ years of experience querying and testing data pipelines associated with high‑availability relational or cloud database systems (such as Azure Hyperscale)
• 2+ years of experience working in Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• 2+ years of experience writing advanced SQL queries for high‑volume data validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, or modern streaming data platforms
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Experience or familiarity leveraging modern AI tools and GenAI capabilities to augment data analysis, test design, or workflow efficiency
• Previous experience in healthcare, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), or health tech sector Proven track record of analyzing test results, identifying defects, and resolving performance bottlenecks in distributed, cross‑functional teams
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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