Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer - Healthcare

About Sellers Dorsey

Sellers Dorsey is a leading and fast-growing national healthcare consulting firm specializing in Medicaid financing, policy, and operations. We deliver impactful outcomes for our clients with a combination of technical expertise and deep understanding of public policy, government, and national and local political landscape. Together with its clients, Sellers Dorsey realizes opportunities that enhance the bottom-line and ultimately improve the lives of people and is committed to expanding access to healthcare in the US. 

About the Role

Sellers Dorsey is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Sofware Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring that our software product(s) meets quality standards by thoroughly testing it throughout the development process, identifying defects, documenting issues, and collaborating with developers to fix them, ultimately guaranteeing a high-quality final product before release.

Key Responsibilities

• Test planning and design: Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and test cases to cover all aspects of the software functionality, including positive, negative, boundary, and regression testing.
• Test execution: Execute manual and automated tests according to the test plan, documenting results and identifying defects.
• Defect management: Log and track identified defects using a bug tracking system, providing detailed descriptions and reproducing steps to facilitate bug fixes.
• Requirement analysis: Review functional and non-functional requirements to ensure thorough testing coverage.
• Regression testing: Perform regression testing after bug fixes to verify that new changes don't introduce new issues.
• Collaboration with development teams: Communicate effectively with developers to discuss identified defects, prioritize fixes, and collaborate on quality improvement strategies.
• Performance testing: Conduct performance tests to assess system responsiveness under different load conditions.
• Usability testing: Evaluate the user interface and user experience to identify potential usability issues.
• Automation testing: Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Quality metrics tracking: Monitor and report on key quality metrics like defect density, test coverage, and test execution time.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical discipline required.
• Minimum of four (4) years working experience as a QA Software Engineer required.
• Very familiar with software testing in the Heathcare industry.
• Strong experience in engineering product development full lifecycle required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously.
• Experience with software system management.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to prioritize and demonstrate relentless discipline in achieving goals.

Compensation & Benefits 

The anticipated salary range for candidates is $90,000/year to up to $114,500/year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, the candidate’s education, and the candidate’s market location. Typically, candidates are not hired near the top of the range and compensation decisions are made based upon Sellers Dorsey’s Total Compensation Policies & Guidelines. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in our annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP) that can range to up to 9% of annual salary. 

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, the successful candidate (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, and vision and for insurance plans offering short term disability, long term disability, and basic life. Employees are also able to enroll in Sellers Dorsey’s 401k plan provided they meet plan requirements.  Sellers Dorsey offers a Flexible Time Off that allows employees to use what they need. Additionally, we offer 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid time off for qualifying medical leave, and up to 12 weeks of combined paid parental and bonding leave. The foregoing benefits and paid time off, including an employee’s eligibility therefore, will be controlled by applicable plan documents and Sellers Dorsey policy. 

This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. 

Sellers Dorsey is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccommodations@sellersdorsey.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.

This position requires that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Requests for reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability and/or sincerely held religious beliefs will be provided subject to undue hardship.

Sellers Dorsey maintains a Drug-Free workplace.