IT QA Methods Specialist Job Listing at Medical Mutual in Brooklyn, OH (Job ID 2400488)

Description

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.6 million Ohioans through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.   

Medical Mutual' s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us and help our members achieve their best possible health and quality of life.  

Responsible for implementing and maintaining test automation suites across various frameworks and applications. Advocates for change across IT leadership and architecture to introduce new tools and technologies, particularly those related to test automation. Actively stays informed about the IT industry, keeping up with developments, trends, and best practices. Plays a key role in maintaining quality assurance standards, both for manual and automated testing in web and mobile applications. Assists in overcoming QA-related challenges for team members and contribute to larger, complex testing initiatives. Provide mentorship and coaching to other quality assurance professionals while handling additional assigned duties.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining test automation suites in various frameworks and applications that vary in complexity.
• Advocates for change, ability to coordinate with IT leadership/architecture regarding new tools/technologies, leads bringing in tools/training to drive test automation.
• Maintains active awareness of IT Industry including new developments, emerging trends, development tools, QA techniques and best practices and drives change where appropriate.
• Develop, maintain, and radiate quality assurance best practices, guardrails, and metrics for both manual and automation platforms in web and mobile applications.
• Mentors/coaches new and existing quality assurance individual contributors, assists in removing QA related roadblocks for team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.        

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of software quality assurance experience, automation engineering
• Experience with test automation tools.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding of technologies including mainframe, distributed and web.
• Advanced understanding of software development methodologies including Waterfall and Agile.
• Advanced understanding of both automation and manual testing processes and tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize work across multiple projects and resources.
• Strong understanding of business processes.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutuals status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we dont answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

Theres a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

Were not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, were also the longest running. Founded in 1934, were proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

At Medical Mutual and its family of companies we celebrate differences and are mutually invested in our employees and our community. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.