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, data and resources 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 us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Director of Quality Engineering to join our team. As a healthcare quality leader, you will play a vital role in driving the test strategy, collaborating on a comprehensive software engineering strategy, and ensuring high-quality healthcare technology solutions. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Drive the overall Test Strategy, for a large medication adherence program with a multi-year growth strategy, incorporating quality principles for optimal performance and user experience Lead and manage teams, develop team members, and foster a success mindset. Lead a team of functional, performance, and automation testers, driving Agile development and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CICD). Supervise a geographically dispersed team that Designs, develops, and implements automated frameworks and tests (e.g., unit, functional, regression, performance) Prioritizes feature changes, user story modifications, and defects based on quality risk impact assessments As the product evolves from a medication adherence initiative to a universal pharmacy encounter queue, champion test strategies, collaborate with teams, and recommend risk mitigation actions Own the Y2024 and long-range testing roadmap that includes unit testing, functional testing, system integration testing, automation and performance testing.Own the AI model governance process to enable and drive ongoing monitoring of AI models for model and data drifts and timely mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity. Lead testing practices, drive automation, and ensure high-quality healthcare technology solutions Drive a test-driven software development approach that needs collaboration on the development and deployment of solutions, aligning with business goals and utilizing modern development methodologies and tools. Consider security, scalability, reliability, and feasibility in solution design Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, researching their impact on function and business. Demonstrate business acumen by understanding business objectives and aligning technology solutions to optimize and enable solutions. Identify gaps in business maturity and recommend a roadmap for advancing quality practices. Initiate opportunities and influence stakeholders with ideas that drive business value. Proactively identify and address security gaps in solution design and delivery. Apply analytical skills to interpret patterns, analyze data, and make informed decisions. Prioritize the customer experience, collect and implement customer values, and track emerging areas of concern You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Experience with software development and testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, JIRA, Git, Jenkins, and Docker Experience in leading and managing teams, driving Agile development, and implementing CICD Proven experience in quality engineering, with a focus on healthcare technology Solid knowledge of test strategies, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps practices Familiarity with software engineering methodologies, modern development tools, and industry standards Proven excellent understanding of data security, compliance, and privacy regulations Proven analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions Proven exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills Proven solid business acumen and the ability to align technology solutions with organizational goals Proven ability to drive innovation and stay updated with emerging technologies Preferred Qualification: Experience in the healthcare industry If you are a results-oriented, strategic thinker with a passion for quality engineering in the healthcare industry, we invite you to join our team as a Senior Director of Quality Engineering. Apply now to be a part of our innovative and forward-thinking organization. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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