Aetna is taking on a major initiative to redesign and rebuild many of its customer facing digital assets.  This effort will include a completely new approach to building software within Aetna, using the latest design approaches, technologies, and processes.  Aetna Digital, a newly formed startup like business unit within Aetna, will design, build and deliver completely new and integrated digital experiences for our users.

Aetna is looking for a Software Quality Engineer to execute their quality strategy. As a member of the Digital Transformation Engineering team, you will responsible for the Quality related activities working directly with PM, UX, Development and project stakeholders to ensure we develop and release the highest quality software product, while ensuring that our quality engineering practices are applied throughout the Agile development lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross functional and cross organization teams on quality initiatives and techniques that promote the best software testing practices and automation tools.

Fundamental Components:

•5+ years of experience in a Software Quality position 

•Solid experience on the implementation and execution of automation testing and coverage that ensures the delivery of a high quality user experience for web, mobile, iOS, Android platforms 

•Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in an Agile Scrum Team environment 

•Contribute to the quality engineering activities throughout every phase of the SDLC requirements, design, development and testing 

•Provide technical guidance to support project quality activities 

•Promote proper implementation of Agile SAFe techniques and Principals for sprint planning and estimation 

•Ensure the test coverage and execution of Unit, Integration, Acceptance, System, Regression and UAT are met 

•Experience with security concepts and best practices to protect PII 

•Understanding of Networking fundamentals 

•Evaluate and record the test results and log issues in a test management tool 

•Monitor project progress and ensure timely deliveries 

•Review final deliverables to ensure they meet expected quality standards 

•Evaluate the efficiency of existing QA processes and recommend improvements 

•Collaborate with engineering on a multi-platform test automation framework by working with best of breed technologies, practices and tools 

•Knowledge of Continuous Integration / Continuous Build framework

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:

•Strong Test Cases Preparation and Automation Test Frameworks 

•Strong test processes, strategies and approaches 

•Very Strong troubleshooting 

•Good understanding of TDD execution and Approach 

•Automation Test framework tools, scripting experience using TestNg, Cucumber, Selenium, 

•Node.js, Python, Ruby, AngularJS, messaging: (i.e. AWS SNS/SQS, Rabbit MQ), XML, API, JSON, Mobile, V

EDUCATION

The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Functional - Quality Assurance/Quality Assurance Certified Tester/4-6 Years

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

Aetna takes our candidate's data privacy seriously. At no time will any Aetna recruiter or employee request any financial or personal information (Social Security Number, Credit card information for direct deposit, etc.) from you via e-mail. Any requests for information will be discussed prior and will be conducted through a secure website provided by the recruiter. Should you be asked for such information, please notify us immediately.