Senior QA Engineer (Healthcare Testing and Automation)

Job Category: QA & Compliance Roles
Job Type: Remote

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex healthcare systems
  • Perform manual and automated testing across web applications, application programming interfaces, and database layers
  • Validate healthcare workflows, including claims processing, EDI 837 transactions, eligibility checks, and provider and member data accuracy
  • Execute SQL queries to verify backend data integrity within SQL Server environments
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and quality assurance team members during Agile and Scrum cycles to ensure complete test coverage
  • Track, document, and retest defects using issue management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps
  • Contribute to and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or API testing platforms
  • Conduct regression, integration, and performance testing to ensure system stability and scalability
  • Provide guidance to junior testers by reviewing test cases and supporting skill development

Required Experience and Skills

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in manual and automated testing
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare domain processes, especially claims workflows and EDI 837 standards
  • Hands-on experience testing APIs, web applications, and database systems
  • Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for backend data validation
  • Experience working within Agile or Scrum development environments
  • Familiarity with test tracking and defect management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps
  • Experience contributing to automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or API testing platforms
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills

FAQ

1. What are the core responsibilities of a Senior QA Engineer focused on healthcare testing and automation?
This role is responsible for validating the quality, reliability, and performance of healthcare applications and systems. Responsibilities include creating test strategies, developing automated test frameworks, executing functional and integration testing, and identifying defects. The engineer also helps ensure healthcare systems meet compliance and operational requirements.

2. What types of healthcare systems are typically tested in this role?
Systems may include electronic health records (EHR), patient portals, claims platforms, billing systems, and healthcare APIs. These applications often involve sensitive patient and operational data. Accuracy, security, and system stability are key priorities.

3. What testing tools and technologies are commonly used?
Common tools include Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JUnit, TestNG, and API testing frameworks. SQL, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based testing environments are also frequently used. Automation frameworks and performance testing tools help improve testing efficiency.

4. How does automation support quality assurance in this role?
Automation is used to streamline regression testing, API validation, and repetitive quality checks. Automated frameworks help improve test coverage, reduce manual effort, and support faster releases. Continuous testing is often integrated into deployment pipelines.

5. What role does healthcare compliance play in testing activities?
Healthcare applications must comply with standards such as HIPAA and other privacy or security requirements. The QA engineer validates that systems protect sensitive data and meet regulatory expectations. Security and data integrity testing are important responsibilities.

6. How is defect management handled in this position?
Defects are identified, documented, prioritized, and tracked throughout the testing lifecycle. The engineer collaborates with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently. Root-cause analysis helps prevent recurring defects.

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