QA Engineer (Mid-Level)

We are seeking a Mid-Level QA Engineer to support clinical reporting and application initiatives within a Utilization Management (UM) environment. This role is responsible for building and executing test scripts for both data and application testing to ensure high-quality, accurate, and reliable reporting solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience validating clinical data, understands reporting logic and KPI calculations, and is comfortable working cross-functionally with business, analytics, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test scripts for data and application testing
• Validate clinical reporting outputs, including KPI calculations and metric accuracy
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and regression testing across dashboards and reporting platforms
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Ensure reporting accuracy and consistency across environments
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and production release validation
• Contribute to QA documentation, test plans, and quality standards

Required Qualifications:

• 3 6 years of QA experience in data and/or application testing
• Experience supporting clinical reporting, specifically within Utilization Management (UM)
• Strong understanding of data validation, KPI testing, and report reconciliation
• Experience writing detailed test cases and test scripts
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify discrepancies
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work Pacific Time hours and support California-based stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a payer or health plan environment
• Familiarity with medical claims data and Prior Authorization workflows
• Experience testing BI/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory or quality reporting requirements

Salary/Rate: $40-$60/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.