Sr Quality Engineer

Evolent; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolent is seeking a senior QA engineer in the United States to own testing strategy across complex software. You will design test plans, drive automation, and ensure security and performance meet high standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams in an agile environment, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding Evolent's commitment to quality and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 5+ years in software QA with manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in test automation tools; Karate and/or Playwright preferred.
• Strong coding skills in C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Git and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage test plans and strategies for complex software applications.
• Lead creation and optimization of test automation frameworks for improved efficiency and test coverage.
• Conduct detailed manual and automated testing to validate software functionality, performance, and security.
• Identify, document, and prioritize defects, and collaborate with developers for timely resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Mentor junior quality engineers, promoting best practices in testing and quality assurance.
• Analyze test data, generate quality metrics, and provide regular reports on software quality to stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and product planning to ensure quality is built into all phases of the software lifecycle.
• Stay updated on emerging testing tools, technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability.

Skills

Test automation

Manual testing

Playwright

Karate

Programming languages

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Git

Job description

Your Future Evolves Here

Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business.

Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Responsibilities:

• 1. Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex software applications.
• 2. Lead efforts to create, maintain, and optimize test automation frameworks for improved efficiency and test coverage.
• 3. Conduct detailed manual and automated testing to validate software functionality, performance, and security.
• 4. Identify, document, and prioritize defects, and collaborate with developers for timely resolution.
• 5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• 6. Mentor junior quality engineers, promoting best practices in testing and quality assurance.
• 7. Analyze test data, generate quality metrics, and provide regular reports on software quality to stakeholders.
• 8. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and product planning to ensure quality is built into all phases of the software lifecycle.
• 9. Stay updated on emerging testing tools, technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability.

Requirements:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2. 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• 3. Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (Karate and/or Playright preferred).
• 4. Strong coding skills in programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript for test automation.
• 5. Experience with with version control systems such as Git.
• 6. In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• 7. Experience working in agile development environments and understanding of agile methodologies.
• 8. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• 9. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and mentor junior team members

To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

Technical Requirements:

We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router.

Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact [e-mail] for further assistance.

The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $105,000 - 121,000. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.