Test Automation Engineer, Mid

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Test Automation Engineer, Mid to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The Test Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests to ensure product quality and efficiency across software systems. This role builds and maintains automation frameworks, executes automated regression and integration suites, and collaborates closely with developers, analysts, and manual testers to ensure high-quality software delivery. The position contributes to continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) processes and helps advance Acentra Health's automation strategy to improve testing speed, accuracy, and coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance test automation frameworks, scripts, and tools for UI, API, and backend systems.
• Translate manual test cases and requirements into automated test scripts aligned with project goals and test strategy.
• Execute automated regression, smoke, and integration test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify automation opportunities and optimize test coverage.
• Maintain version control and documentation for all automation assets.
• Participate in test case design reviews to ensure testability and automation feasibility.
• Investigate test failures, perform root cause analysis, and report defects through established defect management processes.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Monitor and report automation execution results, providing metrics and insights to QA leadership.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by evaluating and implementing new automation tools and practices.
• Ensure adherence to automation standards, frameworks, and coding best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate automated testing into build and deployment pipelines.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field, or 6 years of additional experience in lieu of degree
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation
• Hands-on experience with one or more automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, UFT, Tosca, or Playwright.
• Strong knowledge of automation frameworks (keyword-driven, data-driven, hybrid, or BDD)
• Working knowledge of version control tools such as Git and CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Java and Python)
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect lifecycle management
• Experience using test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Zephyr, or TM4J)
• Solid understanding of relational databases and ability to create and execute SQL queries

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Medicaid, Medicare, or healthcare systems testing preferred
• Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, or ReadyAPI)
• Familiarity with performance and load testing concepts
• Knowledge of AI concepts and their application in software testing, including effective use of GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted tools within Visual Studio
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with distributed teams

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at https://careers-acentra.icims.com

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed below.

"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."