Sr. Software Test Engineer - REMOTE USA at Magellan Health Services inc in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Automation testing is required.

8+ years of experience in QA testing.

Bachelor's degree is required.

This position services as an expert technical and industry resource to management, clients and testing staff in new uses of test automation in all phases system and subsystem development. Formulates, contributes to, and directs task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for research, automation prototype, and proof-of-concept IT activities. Directs and participates in all aspects of test engineering tasks including test plan, design, architecture and business architecture. Provides guidance to staff on complex assignments and mentors on new test engineering technologies.

• Develop guidelines for other software test engineers that helps them build and implement test framework and automated tests.


• Be a hands-on software test engineer who can write quality code, assist with problem solving, root cause analysis, trouble shooting and coaching.


• Understand big picture from a business standpoint within the context of the application.


• Write technical blogs and be active in Open Source Community.


• Coach other software engineers on practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and pair programming.


• Understand advanced concepts of Containers, Micro-Services, Continuous Delivery and Continuous integration, and guide the team to set up a DevOps environment for the applications they build and support.


• Review and take actions based on application metrics, including but not limited to code quality, business metrics and performance metrics.


• Create load and performance testing strategy and perform advanced performance tuning.

Responsibilities
10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in Test (SET) or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET).
10+ years of experience developing test automation using open source tools.
Critical thinker.
Expert in automated testing strategies, including Test Driven Development (TDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development ( ATDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

General Job Information

Title
Sr. Software Test Engineer - REMOTE USA

Grade
30

Work Experience - Required
IT

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required

Education - Preferred
Bachelor's - Computer and Information Science, Bachelor's - Information Technology

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred

Salary Range

Salary Minimum:
$105,230
Salary Maximum:
$178,890

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.