Test Analyst (Remote)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore seeks a QA Tester to join the Technology team. You will design and execute test plans, automate where possible, and work with developers, analysts, and product managers to ensure software quality. This role supports weekly deployments and requires strong communication.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2 years testing experience are required; knowledge of the healthcare domain is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• 2 years testing, functional analysis, or relevant analysis experience in target software testing and applications.

Responsibilities

• Executes tests, tracks defects, and follows defects through resolution.
• Understands system functionality of the product being tested.
• Interacts with Developers, BAs, and Product Management to ensure software quality.
• Supports weekly software and web deployments.

Skills

Test planning

Defect tracking

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

Works with Technology team to test software functionality and performance. Assists in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of assigned systems through the development and execution of efficient test plans, test cases, automated testing scripts, and test scenarios.

Essential Functions

• Executes tests, tracks defects, and follows defects through the resolution process until fix is verified and closed.
• Understands system functionality of the product being tested.
• Interacts with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Management to ensure the quality of the software product.
• Becomes familiar with basic test methodology, engineering, and product knowledge in certification of products.
• Supports the success of weekly software and web deployments.

Qualifications

Education Level:

Bachelor’s Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience:

2 years Testing, functional analysis, or relevant analysis experience in the systems used in targeted software testing and application

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare industry. Knowledge and understanding of the automated testing.
• Experience with Facets Claims.
• Experience coding in SQL.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to develop test scripts, plans, and procedures.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range:

$51,768 – $102,817

Salary Range Disclaimer

In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

OTS – SMMD Groups & Individual

Equal Employment Opportunity

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