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Overview

The EQA Automation Architect will provide technical solutions to a variety of business and technical testing initiatives. The EQA Automation Architect will be accountable for analyzing and designing testing and automation solutions to meet business and technical requirements and guiding the team to successful testing and implementation. The ability to effectively communicate with business and technical resources across the organization is essential.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required. An additional four (4) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

+ Five (5) years of experience in a systems support role with demonstrated results in analytics, configuring, coding, testing, problem solving and support required.

+ Experience with methodology-based development (SDLC). Waterfall and agile experience preferred.

+ Ability to articulate designs to other technical staff through discussion, diagrams, and writing.

+ Understanding of application design principles and application architecture.

+ Ability to navigate and work on multiple development platforms such Unix and Windows.

+ Experience with various development paradigms such as procedural languages, object-oriented languages, message-oriented-middleware, and ETL tools.

+ Strong database design and SQL experience.

+ Experience implementing 3rd party (vendor) systems and designing integration points to core administrative systems.

+ Ability to work as part of a team or to be self-directed as required.

+ Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage small to medium-sized projects and lead teams of developers.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Experience with automated unit and/or functional testing methods preferred.

+ Experience writing and facilitating Requests for Information/Proposals.

+ Experience estimating projects for multiple IT functions.

+ Knowledge of health care payer business is preferred.

+ Knowledge of the following applications: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, MQ Series, IBM WebSphere, IBM Message Broker, RxClaim, Siebel/Dynamics CRM, DB2, Vignette, MDM, UFT, Applitools, and Health Rules.

+ Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.

Essential Accountabilities

+ Provide day-to-day technical support to automation developers and other IT resources to implement automated testing solutions.

+ Provide technical direction by developing/recommending alternatives and creative solutions that are both effective and efficient in cost and process to implement testing and QA solutions and automation.

+ Gain approval and organizational commitment from appropriate IT and business teams for testing systems, infrastructure, and software.

+ Recommend technology choices based on business and technical requirements and information systems strategy, principles, and structure.

+ Follow established EQA standards, process checkpoints, and communications processes to ensure project quality.

+ Create reusability into automated testing solutions for resources to utilize in future automation development efforts.

+ Develop written automation specifications and documentation according to the engineering lifecycle.

+ Assist in the testing and validation of framework and automation code.

+ Provide day-to-day technical support to automation Developers and Functional Analyst to ensure effective testing of solutions.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Hiring Compensation Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually

_Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience._

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

_As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law._ _Click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/careers/additional-eeo-aap-information)_ _for additional EEO/AAP_ _or Reasonable Accommodation_ _information._

Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub app.

The Independent Health Family of Companies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serves nearly 400,000 members and provides innovative health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. Established in 1980, our comprehensive portfolio includes Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Reliance Rx, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Care for You and the Independent Health Foundation.

Our culture sets us apart. Our core values drive who we are and the work we do. As a member of our family, you’re part of something special, in your work and in the community.

We understand and appreciate that everyone has unique experiences, perspectives and identities which is why we pledge to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. We are here to continue learning and to generate important dialog.

We are committed to doing what matters most - reaching out, working together, and caring for our community. A healthy community benefits everyone who lives in it. You too can be part of making difference in the lives of others, together we achieve so much more. Please click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/community-report) to view our Community Reports.

Apply today and join us on the journey to a happier, healthier, and more inclusive community.

We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. An applicant for employment in need of an accommodation to participate in the application and recruitment process should contact Human Resources at: [email protected] or Human Resources, 511 Farber Lakes Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.

_Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us._