Lead Software Development Engineer - Test (SDET) (ITQASS/ETS)

Salary : $90,060.00 - $121,116.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment : Remote Optional

Job Number : 2025-00171

Department : Health Care Authority

Division : ETS

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Salary Information : The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Lead Software Development Engineer - Test (SDET) (ITQASS / ETS)

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This recruitment is posted continuously. Application review will begin on January 16th, 2025, and you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

We are seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer for our test section to support the quality assurance of Health Care Authority (HCA) Employee and Retiree Benefits (ERB) software systems and to assist in the review and testing delivery of program deliverables using proven project management principles while simultaneously leading and mentoring the rest of the QA team in established test automation approaches and techniques. This position will have the unique ability to "build their own world" with decision making in the tools they want to use and how they want to use them, building something from the ground up in the image they want. It will get to contribute to creating standards, not setting the bar, but creating the bar!

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division :

The Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) division is the agency's designated technology provider. ETS delivers innovative Information Technology (IT) solutions for enterprise-class business solutions (i.e., applications, data, and business processes) that support the mission of Health Care Authority divisions and business program groups.

About the position :

This IT Quality Assurance - Senior Specialist will work with highly motivated ERB project staff to focus on leading quality assurance through testing the Benefits 24 / 7 (B247) health election system planning system processes, requirements traceability, accessibility / usability, and defect tracking. It will automate regression testing for the new B247 system to include but not limited to user interfaces, API calls, scheduled processes, legacy system testing, and end-to-end testing. This position will ensure portions of the application are fully tested, defects tracked to resolution and defined business processes are functional.

This position may be eligible to telework full time. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions - both on-site and telework eligible positions - is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.

Duties

Some of what you will do :

• Provide senior level and lead expertise in analyzing requirements and developing automated test cases to perform Quality Assurance testing on business-critical Benefits 24 / 7 and ancillary systems.
• Execute test cases, review and document test results, log, track and reconcile defects until they get resolved, and advocate for resolution of defects impacting deliverables.
• Research and select innovate solutions / products to address complex challenges in testing tools and automation.
• Provide technical leadership within QA in designing, developing, and deploy ERB QA automation with focus on reducing risk of system changes.
• Provide training and support for team members in creating automated tests and configuring tools.
• Make decisions on complex issue resolution and risk mitigation escalated by junior staff.
• Determine scope of testing / test cases and execution of test scripts during test cycle.
• Assign pass or fail outcomes to test scripts based on defined requirements.
• Identify test scenarios which should be automated and the necessary data, and data sources, to ensure test efficacy.
• Evaluate results from automated test suites to identify and document system issues.
• Curate which automated tests are exercised at each stage of the development lifecycle to maximize QA value and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Minimum education / experience

Qualifying candidates will also meet one of the following criteria options :

Option 1 :

Option 2 :

Option 3 :

Option 4 :

Preferred qualifications :

How to apply :

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach :

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Supplemental Information

About HCA :

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work : Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

What we have to offer :

Notes :

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position(s) is(are) filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA's mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angel Matthews at

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? The attached link lists acceptable documents :

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?For purposes of this question "sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit" means "an H-1B visa petition, an O-1 visa petition, an E-3 visa petition, TN status and 'job flexibility benefits' (also known as I-140 portability or Adjustment of Status portability) for long-delayed adjustment of status applications that have been pending for 180 days or longer." (Please contact us at the email address on the bottom of this job posting if you are uncertain whether you may need immigration sponsorship or desire clarification.)

Please select the highest level of education that you have completed :

Which of the following best describes your IT experience in : Software Development Practice in Programming, including but not limited to : Object orientated programming like C#, Data language like, SQL, Scripting Language Like JavaScript, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like Visual Studio, maintaining software applications, implementing software development projects, including exposure to testing in an Agile environment using testing and release management tools?

Which of the following best describes your experience in automated testing?

Please select the experience you have below :

Please respond in detail with your experience implementing automated testing, what sort of technical leadership you have in implementation, and what technologies you have used in the past for test automation.

Required Question

Salary : $90,060 - $121,116