IT - Test Engineer III

Job#: 3039267

Job Description:
IT - Test Engineer III

Location: Home, Arkansas (Teleworker)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Test Automation Manager to lead the dual run testing and validation program supporting a major modernization effort. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy, reliability, and performance of the Facets platform as it transitions from legacy systems. This role oversees the strategy, design, and execution of automated testing across multiple test phases and environments, driving quality standards and delivering insights that inform system readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the dual-run testing and validation program to ensure the Facets platform achieves a 95% or greater claim match rate compared to legacy systems.
• Developing the comprehensive Dual Run Test Plan, including test strategy, entry/exit criteria, automation scope, and validation approach.
• Designing modern test automation frameworks and testing methods that support SIT, regression, end-to-end, and volume/performance testing.
• Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of automated and manual test activities.
• Overseeing the creation, maintenance, and optimization of automated test scripts using tools such as Cucumber, Selenium, Postman, JUnit, Jira, or TestRail.
• Tracking test metrics, defect trends, and dual run comparison results; producing variance dashboards and analytics.
• Driving the Go/No-Go recommendation process through evidence-based reporting and risk analysis.
• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing the Quality Management Plan, including testing standards and processes.
• Providing leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to test automation engineers and functional testers.
• Working closely with development, architecture, operations, and business teams to ensure aligned test coverage and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA degree; 6 years with an MS/MA; or 3 years with a PhD.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing large-scale test automation programs that integrate legacy platforms with modernized systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in automated testing tools such as Cucumber, Selenium, Postman, JUnit, Jira, TestRail, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience designing automation frameworks supporting API, UI, integration, and performance testing.
• Experience leading testing in complex, multi-vendor environments, including SIT, regression, E2E, and performance testing.
• Strong understanding of healthcare claims processing or transformations between legacy and modern platforms.
• Experience developing or managing formal test documentation, including Test Plans, Dual Run Plans, and Quality Management Plans.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within Agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Facets, healthcare claims platforms, or CMS related systems.
• Experience with federal healthcare programs (CMS, Medicare/Medicaid) or regulated health data environments.
• Test automation certifications (e.g., Selenium, ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated testing into DevSecOps toolchains.
• Prior leadership roles on modernization, dual run, or legacy-to-target system transition programs.

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