Quality Engineer/Test Automation (Playwright and Performance testing experience)

Primary Responsibilities:: Develop, execute, and maintain automated test solutions to ensure application quality, reliability, and performance. Leverage AI-powered testing tools and techniques to improve test coverage, defect detection, and testing efficiency. Design and build smart test automation frameworks using modern testing and scripting technologies. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous quality validation and faster releases. Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define test strategies and quality requirements. Utilize AI and analytics to identify testing gaps, predict risks, and optimize quality engineering processes. Support cloud-based applications and ensure quality standards are maintained across all environments. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through automation, innovation, and adoption of emerging AI capabilities. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any field, or Undergraduate with equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or Software Testing. Proficiency in automation technologies specifically in Playwright and others such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks. Strong programming and scripting skills in Python , Java, JavaScript, or related languages. Knowledge of AI-assisted testing, test automation accelerators, and modern quality engineering practices. Experience with CI/CD tools, GitHub, and automated testing pipelines. Familiarity with Azure Public Cloud and cloud-native application testing. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a passion for innovation and continuous learning. WHAT WE OFFER Hybrid Laptop/Computer Provided by the Company Market Total Rewards Package Retirement Plan Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time-Off Benefits Sick Leave Conversion Tuition Fee Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Performance Based Merit Increases Employee Recognition Training and Staff Development Employee Referral Program Employee Volunteerism Opportunity All Mandatory Statutory Benefits WHO WE ARE Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We’re a leading health solution and care delivery organization. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: create a healthier world, with you at the center. As part of a Fortune 5 enterprise, we are improving the health care experience of over 125 million people around the world. Elevate your career with a leading health care company while improving lives