The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for planning and executing manual and automated testing for Health IT applications and healthcare interoperability solutions. This role develops and executes comprehensive testing approaches to validate application functionality, system integrations, healthcare data exchange, interoperability, and overall system quality and reliability.
The position requires strong software quality assurance and test automation experience, along with knowledge of healthcare interoperability and Health IT standards. The QA Engineer works collaboratively with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other technical and functional stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS
- Experience with version control tools such as Git and SVN.
- Experience with Agile Scrum framework and test automation in CI/CD.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with test automation tools like HP UFT, Selenium, JMeter is a must.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare interoperability and standards including HL7, C‑CDA, FHIR, and IHE.
- Proficient with test management platforms such as ADO, HP ALM, and Jira.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and extensive experience across the SDLC and Agile environments.
- Professional certifications in software quality assurance, testing, information technology, or a related discipline preferred.
- Quality assurance or software testing certifications such as ISTQB CTFL, CTAL, CSQE-ASQ, CAT, or equivalent preferred.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tests Health Information Exchange (HIE), patient-facing healthcare applications, clinical data repositories, or other healthcare interoperability solutions.
Integrates automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Tests cloud-hosted applications, including Microsoft Azure environments.
Knowledge of USCDI and applicable ONC Health IT interoperability requirements.
Knowledge of accessibility and Section 508 testing standards.
Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance requirements applicable to healthcare and federal information systems.
Supports federal government or federal healthcare IT programs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare IT or Technical Engineering or related field of study with a minimum ten (10) years relevant experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Must be able to talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
EOE including Disability/Vet
The estimated pay range for this role is $85,000 to $90,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
Legal-Aid Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
Training and Development Opportunities
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