Software Test Engineer
Company: Center For Health Information And Analysis
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis
(CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to
provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those
seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and
outcomes. - CHIA also acts as a principal repository for health
care data collected by the state and is responsible for the
Massachusetts All Payer Claims Database (APCD) and Acute Hospital
Case Mix Database.
This is a full-time position, normally based in the Center's office
near Copley Square in Boston. The Center's staff works on a hybrid
model. All staff are expected to work in the Center's Boston office
on at least two designated days per week.
The Software Test Engineer ("Engineer") is a key member of CHIA's
software Quality Assurance organization and our Data Operations and
Technology team. To be successful in this role, you should have a
working knowledge of software and test design, the capability to
run through tests, and the ability to analyze the results.
Ultimately, the engineer should be result-driven, have good
communication skills, and up-to-date knowledge of software
programming and software test design.
Specifically, the Engineer will:
Review software requirements documents such as BRD's and User
Stories, design, and document test cases, -create test files,
execute tests, and record the results of those tests.
Plan, coordinate, and execute quality assurance/testing activities
including manual and automated functional, integration, regression,
and performance testing of CHIA's software and data products.
Conduct QA testing for software programs and web applications.
Build and execute queries against data in MS SQL and Postgres
Database Servers to examine and verify the completeness, accuracy,
and consistency of that data.
Perform troubleshooting of data issues and identify resolutions to
technical, process, and logic problems
Provide critical thinking, problem solving, and attention to detail
and quality.
Always remain committed to data quality, integrity, and
security.
Preferred Qualifications at Hire:
Bachelor's degree or higher. Equivalent work experience may be
applied to education.
Three years' experience performing quality assurance
activities.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote, hybrid, or
in-person work environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of SDLC models.
Experience with Microsoft DevOps / Azure, healthcare data, and
testing ETL code preferred.
Experience designing and running performance and/or load tests.
Working knowledge and understanding of HIPAA policies and working
with sensitive data.
Demonstrated success working collaboratively as part of an
engineering team with diverse skillsets.
Commitment to complying with data security requirements and ability
to assist in identifying potential data security risks.
Effective at managing competing priorities and can work
independently with little or no supervision.
Excellent communication skills: verbal and written, along with
excellent test documentation skills.
Ability to stay well organized, detailed and process oriented when
under pressure to meet development deadlines.
Total Compensation:
As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered
a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services
to the diverse populations we serve - but it's more than a
paycheck. The total compensation package features an outstanding
set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your
overall compensation, including: -
75% state paid medical insurance premium -
Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans -
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
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Low cost basic and optional life insurance -
Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred
Compensation 457(b) plan -
12---paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and
Personal Time -
Tuition Benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and
universities -
Extended Illness program participation -
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
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Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Program -
This position will remain open until filled. The anticipated
full-time salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000
commensurate with experience. -
TPL-A
At CHIA, we are committed to earning a reputation as a great place
to work and build a career. So if you're excited to be part of a
diverse and innovative team responsible for identifying
opportunities to improve health care in Massachusetts, come join
us! To apply and for more information visit:
https://www.chiamass.gov/join-our-team/
CHIA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Women,
people of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are
strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment
Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please
contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Tonya Bourassa
617-701-8127.
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processing. Please do not include any personally identifiable
information with your application materials other than that
specifically requested by CHIA. CHIA requests basic information
such as name, address, telephone number, and email address. You may
also self identify race/ethnicity, gender, disability and/or
veteran status if you so choose. However, you should not provide
more detailed personal information such as your date of birth or
Social Security Number with your application materials.
In compliance with federal laws, all persons hired will be required
to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and
to complete the required employment eligibility verification
document form upon hire.
CHIA has adopted Executive Order #595: COVID-19 Vaccination
Requirement for Executive Department Employees
As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be
required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or boosters
prior to the finalization of the hiring process. Details relating
to complying with this requirement will be provided to
finalists.
Finalists who can provide documentation that the vaccine is
medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a
sincerely held religious belief may make a request for a reasonable
accommodation.
Executive order can be found here:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/august-19-2021-executive-department-employee-vaccination-order
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