IT Testing Analyst

at  TriWest Healthcare Alliance

PROFILE

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CA, *CO, FL, *HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, *WA, WI & WY only).
Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

JOB SUMMARY

Using industry standard testing tools and practices, this position will be responsible for ensuring internal and external applications and products meet customer specifications. Works with other members of the Testing team to develop and implement quality assurance & testing standards and measures within the area of responsibility. Testing may include custom in house development as well as vendor software products/upgrades. Testing may also include both manual and automation strategies. Leads less senior resources in the application of quality assurance for software applications. Validates IT processes in order to maximize the benefit of business investments delivering new applications or solutions.

IT’S WHO WE ARE. IT’S WHAT WE DO.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and establishes quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications/products, and enhancements to existing applications throughout the development/product lifecycle.
• Reviews current automation testing capabilities and practices. Develops new automation strategies, contributing to an increase in automation test coverage.
• Mentors other testing resources in best practices.
• Analyzes project documentation and technical specifications as a basis for testing documentation and product/project understanding.
• Collaborates with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods.
• Prepares and delivers reports, recommendations, or alternatives addressing existing and potential trouble areas/ software defects in IT systems and projects across the organization.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives within the IT organization.
• Liaises with vendors and suppliers in assessing applications and/or systems and ensuring they meet customer requirements.
• Defines test objectives, writes test plans and test cases, and develops test scripts.
• Executes manual and automated test scripts.
• Coordinates activities for defect tracking and resolution.
• Analyzes performance/stress testing results.
• Coordinates testing resources across multiple projects, provide assistance for junior team members.
• Provides ongoing communication with leadership and training staff to ensure effective and efficient use of applications systems.
• Communicates test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project managers.
• Creates User Stories and Task Flows.
• Participates in Agile Scrum sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

We’re more than just a health care company. We’re passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer tim