Software Tester Jobs in Perry Hall, MD (NOW HIRING)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: 
Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents application programs for computer systems in the Health Insurance Billing and Finance space. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system, architecture integration, and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment.  Performs in accordance with established project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design including ETL requirements and data integration design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Assist in the estimation of development of application features, ETL solutions, and data integration.
• Analyzes, debugs, and corrects reported ETL software bugs and enhancements. Updates user and software documentation. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.
• Analyzes and implements ETL functional requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. 
• Writes system design and application code documentation, including ETL and data integration documentation. Gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. 
• Analyzes data and provides expertise in interpreting results and gathers and documents technical and functional user requirements and specifications.
• Participates in regular meetings, providing status on current tasks. Participates in peer reviews of software development artifacts. Continuous learning of technologies trends, and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no direct reports; however, may informally lead teams in a matrix environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Experience: 3 years software development experience in object-oriented language.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of ETL programming language (Informatica preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of reporting tool preferred (e.g. Power Bi).
• Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies (e.g. Azure, AWS).
• Basic understanding of database technologies (e.g. Cloud, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Fundamental knowledge of software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of code quality and promotion practices.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: 79,704 - 158,301

Salary Range Disclaimer

The hire range posted is an annual rate. All part-time positions will be paid hourly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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