HealthPartners is currently hiring for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). The SDET acts as an internal consultant to provide quality control and quality assurance expertise and services that support the goal of delivering high quality software to meet business needs in a timely manner. This position is responsible for creating technology-based solutions by developing and implementing test automation to deliver quality products. The SDET establishes and promotes quality standards in the Software Development Lifecycle, provides guidance, leadership and subject matter expertise for application teams utilizing Health Partners testing processes. This position provides mentoring and guidance to the other Quality Assurance Analysts on the team and ensures that technology initiatives meet business requirements and functions as defined. The person in this position mitigates the risk of changes to the current production environment by testing, coordinating, and overseeing testing issue resolution. The SDET develops, implements, and ensures maintenance of IS&T's Quality Assurance Automation Program. Required Qualifications: Minimum 4 Years Degree in computer science or closely related field. 8+ years of experience in, software quality assurance testing 6+ years of experience with designing and implementing quality assurance standards and processes. 5+ years of experience, in test automation development and implementation 4+ years of experience with programming and scripting languages 3+ years of experience in Object Oriented design patterns and coding best practices, in Java and .Net development 2+ years of experience providing work direction and leading automation. Proficient at managing multiple projects. Experience utilizing and integrating testing best practices and methodologies. Expertise in developing test automation and Continuous Integration (CI) solutions Proficiency with programming in Object oriented and scripting languages like (Java, C#, and Ruby with Selenium/Appium/Calabash etc.) Experience in other languages/tools, such as (JavaScript, VB script, Perl, C++, Cucumber, VSTS, JMeter, LoadRunner, UFT/QTP, TestComplete) Demonstrated test automation and scripting skills (Java, C#, Selenium etc.) Proficiency in writing queries against databases and data warehouses (Oracle or SQL server, MySQL, and Mongo) Experience with Quality tools (JIRA, HP ALM, Zephyr, Rally, Rational, MTM, TFS/VSTS, SOAPUI, and virtualization technology) Proficient with systems development life cycles and software testing and automation within agile environments. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Professional with strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as a positive attitude, strong work ethic and good judgment and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in testing processes and procedures or Quality Assurance processes and procedures Certification in Java or .Net programming Hours/Location: M-F; Days Position may work primarily remote but will be required to be onsite for occasional onsite meetings. Position will participate in an on-call 24/7 support rotation on a periodic basis. Accountabilities: Manages and coordinates testing activities, including planning, scheduling, and allocating resources as appropriate for the scope and goals of projects and major initiatives. Builds robust, scalable, and high quality test automation solutions for functional, regression and performance testing. Designs, implements, and maintains test automation frameworks to reduce manual tests. Creates and writes test automation scripts following standard automation principles. Ensures and maintains the stability of the test automation scripts to ensure testing activities are successfully completed. Resolves and coordinates testing issues with IS&T development teams, vendors, and business users. Participates in projects, ensuring the coordination of quality assurance activities are in alignment with the p oject plan. Creates estimates for work plans, project plans, and implementation plans and releases. Analyzes trends with test results and post implementation results; ensuring the appropriate testing due diligence is performed. Collaborates with Quality Assurance Analysts and business partners across the organization to incorporate quality assurance processes within system development and management. Researches and recommends automation tools and processes to enhance the effectiveness of quality assurance and testing strategies. Develops testing standards, strategies, and processes to ensure quality. Acts as a liaison with vendors and contractors to assess and negotiate potential applications and systems for purchase. Mentors and provides work direction to other quality assurance team members. Maintains awareness of the latest developments in Quality Assurance automation and brings forward opportunities that might benefit HealthPartners. Recommends enhancements to testing processes to improve quality control and the software development lifecycle, including change management and deployment processes. Performs other duties as assigned. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.