Description
42066- Software Tester
Aurora, CO 80014
Position type: w2
Contact duration: 8 months + (Strong possibility of extension)
Performs user acceptance testing of benefit systems, contract systems and dependent systems. Performs systems and/or programming and quality assurance activities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in direct software testing in technologically diverse, complex environments
- In depth knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies.
- Experience working in IT systems related to Health Care (insurance and medical) industry preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis and reporting tools, eg MS Access, DB2, etc.
- Solid understanding of databases and data warehousing.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regional user testing activities on Benefit Enhancement Tracking System (BETS) for fixes, new releases, enhancements, and interfaces. Coordinate national and regional CMSBD and MABA user testing for all release schedules: CM, BETS, HealthConnect, Xcelys and benefit interfaces. Coordinate testing across system environments.
- Testing source-matter expert for BETS, Common Membership and HealthConnect.
- Coordinates testing with Regional Information Technology (RIT), National Benefit Administration, National IT, and other regional and national business departments as necessary.
- Provides technical guidance/direction/training to team members. Communicates and coordinates test efforts among various team members.
- Analyzes system changes to determine and document impact to region and associated testing needs. Working with developers, test team members and business source-matter experts to design test scenarios and test cases based on requirements and design.
- Creates, maintains and updates test plans, test schedule, test cases, and test data that adequately represent