Associate Quality Analyst- Remote Nationwide or Hybrid in MN

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual provides employer-sponsored health benefits, as well as individual and family plans, through a portfolio of products that helps make coverage more affordable, simplifies the health care experience, and improves access to high-quality care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Summary: As a Quality Engineer on the UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual Technology team, you will design, build, and deploy innovative quality engineering solutions and automated testing capabilities that power high-performance health benefit applications. In this role, you will leverage advanced technologies, enterprise-approved automation tools, and artificial intelligence to design intelligent testing frameworks, automate quality workflows, and streamline application validation. Your work will directly impact how employer health benefits and coverage solutions are delivered to millions of members, ensuring optimal functionality, reliability, and seamless user experiences. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges, or If you reside in Minnesota, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote position* as you take on some tough challenges.

Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered quality engineering solutions and test automation frameworks to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible use of AI Use enterprise-approved AI tools and automation platforms to streamline quality testing workflows, automate script creation, and drive continuous testing process improvements Evaluate emerging trends and AI capabilities in software testing to inform solution design and strategic innovation within the engineering pipeline Build, maintain, and execute automated test suites (functional, integration, regression, and performance) across web and enterprise software applications Collaborate with cross-functional software engineering, product, and architecture teams to analyze requirements, identify defect patterns, and improve application reliability Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI Perform root-cause analysis on software defects, document test outcomes, and recommend technical enhancements to optimize overall system You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Quality Assurance 2+ years of experience writing automated test scripts and building test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, or similar) 1+ years of experience building, deploying, or utilizing AI-driven tools, automated script generators, or AI-powered testing solutions 1+ years of experience with relational databases and writing SQL queries for test data validation 1+ years of experience working within an Agile/Scrum software development environment Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field Experience in healthcare technology, employer-sponsored health benefits, or claims processing systems Familiarity with CI/CD integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) Experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, REST Assured) Experience evaluating emerging AI trends and integrating LLMs or machine learning models into quality assurance pipelines *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