Senior Test Analyst (Remote)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

Responsible for maintaining, modifying, and executing testing plans, test cases, low-level automated test scripts, and test scenarios. The position will work with testing tools, report on testing metrics, and help to extend the use of technology in testing. In addition, the incumbent must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with other teams as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the Technology team on keying accurate and thorough test plans and test cases with pre-determined results. Executes tests and reviews test data within specified scheduled dates.
• Accountable for analyzing test and operational problems to report defects to the Technology team. Reports errors through a structured defect tracking process. Communicates weekly with management verbally and via written detail status report regarding potential problems and concerns.
• Develop and maintain business and technical knowledge through classroom training, testing workshops, reading, and research, etc. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of testing tools. Expand business knowledge of product benefits, corporate policies, division and department goals and department procedures.
• Accountable for reviewing and analyzing business and system requirements and specifications for system programs and modules.
• Coordinates with customers to resolve issues. Verify satisfaction of internal and external customer requests and obtain information to create test data.
• Participates in project work group meetings (internal/external peer reviews, walk through, status meetings, Software Process Improvement, JAD sessions etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor''s Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor''s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 5 years in functional analysis, testing experience within the software development life cycle and testing methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Government Programs (Medicare, Medicaid, DSNP)
• Prior experience with Facets

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Experience creating test plans, test cases and test scenarios from scratch.
• Experience mapping requirements to test requirements, test plans and test cases.
• Experience with at least 2 relational database management system (e.g., DB2, Oracle, SQL).
• Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge and understanding of Agile methodology and tools.
• Experience with at least 2 defect tracking tools (e.g., HP ALM, Bugzilla) and 1 test management tool (e.g., HP ALM).
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.

Salary Range: $68,616 - $136,279

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate''s work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case''s facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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