Senior Quality Engineer - Hybrid in Schaumburg, IL or Raleigh, NC

Job ID: 97191924992Posted: 2026-08-15Location: Schaumburg, Illinois, United StatesSalary: $91,700 - $163,700/yearJob Area: TechnologyCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you live near Schaumburg, IL or Raleigh NC, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Design, development and implement automated tests in an ATDD (Acceptance Test Driven Development) setting using AI tools like CoPilot, Clause, and CodeXWrite and execute automated tests using Cypress, Cucumber, and Type ScriptDeliver test automation solutions in accordance with enterprise standards and within development and operational guidelinesConstantly evaluate and enhance the test automation strategy and approachMentor and direct other testers in automation and software engineering principlesEnd-to-end testing of the application (Functional, Integration, Regression etc.)Develop in-depth system and application knowledge to provide higher test quality and coverageCollaborate as part of the scrum team in grooming user stories and development of acceptance criteria for the user storiesShare and communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to staff, business sponsors, managers, and technical resources in clear concise language that is appropriate to the target audienceDocument and review test results with project team to validate that all business and technical requirements have been met and will be covered with our testing processValidate the quality of the product and confirm completion of assignments to meet beta/release deadlinesEnsure compatibility with existing product features and interfaces to other product linesLeverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in CS or IT or engineering related field10+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering7+ years of experience in UI automation (Selenium or Cypress BDD framework experience)7+ years of experience with Acceptance Test Driven developmentUI & API Test Automation 7+ years of experience with VS Code, JMeter, Postman etc.5+ years of experience of Web services testing and automation (REST)3+ years of experience implementing quality engineering practices in a CI / CD pipeline/ environment like Jenkins for executing automated tests2+ years of experience in prompt engineering2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies2+ years of databases and experience in writing SQL queries2+ years of experience with scripting with any of the languages like shell or similarPreferred Qualifications:5+ years of experience with Cypress tool*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO #YELLOW