Test Automation Engineer, Senior

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Test Automation Engineer, Senior to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The Senior Test Automation Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automation frameworks and strategies across complex systems and integrations. This position leads automation efforts for multiple projects, provides guidance to peers, and ensures that automation initiatives align with organizational quality objectives. The Senior Engineer will drive innovation and continuous improvement in test automation to ensure efficient and scalable testing practices that support Acentra Health’s healthcare technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-level test automation frameworks and scripts
• Define automation strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency across QA teams
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business teams to integrate automation into continuous delivery pipelines
• Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level automation engineers
• Develop reusable components, utilities, and libraries to improve efficiency and maintainability of test automation assets
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex automation failures, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Provide technical input into test planning, estimation, and overall QA strategy
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools and technologies that align with enterprise architecture
• Track and report automation progress and performance metrics to QA leadership
• Ensure alignment of automation testing activities with compliance and security requirements relevant to healthcare data systems
• Collaborate with peers to enhance automation coverage for API, UI, batch, and backend testing layers
• Champion test automation adoption and continuous improvement initiatives across QA and development teams
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or 6 years of additional experience in lieu of degree)
• 7+ years of experience in software testing
• 5 years in automation-focused roles
• Proven expertise in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Tosca, Playwright, or UFT)
• Strong programming proficiency in Java and Python
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices, with hands-on experience integrating automated tests into pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies
• Proficient in database validation and complex SQL scripting
• Experience leading automation initiatives for large, multi-tiered enterprise or healthcare systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing Medicaid, Medicare, or healthcare transaction processing systems preferred
• Familiarity with performance, API, and service virtualization tools
• Knowledge of AI concepts and their application in software testing, including effective use of GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted tools within Visual Studio
• Strong knowledge of data-driven testing and test data management strategies
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and influence best practices in test automation

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at https://careers-acentra.icims.com 

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed below. 

“Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.”