Data QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer   

We at PQS believe that improving patient health outcomes starts with quality measurement. With our flagship technology platform EQUIPP® as the foundation, we connect payers and providers who value measurement and share our mission to contribute to a healthier world.

We are small and nimble company, with the ability to deliver big impact. We connect major healthcare payers with 95% of pharmacies to serve millions of patients in performance-based programs managed by pharmacists.  Managing and analyzing data for nearly 60 million lives, we give providers and payers insights to understand quality improvement opportunities. We care about elevating the role of pharmacy to make a difference in patient quality of life and hope that you do too!

As the QA Engineer, you will work closely with the Product Management, Information Services, Engineering, and Client Services teams to define, develop, and test to ensure that data utilized by PQS is accurate and reliable.

The specific responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

You will… 

• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
• Create and execute comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Perform functional/integration/regression/end-to-end smoke testing duties proficiently and independently.
• Analyze bugs and errors found during tests, including steps to recreate the issues.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.
• Communicate unacceptable risks to quality.
• Drive the automation roadmap to increase test coverage across all types of testing.
• Maintain updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and provide metrics.
• Investigate client inquiries.
• Document procedures/processes. Create repeatable processes and artifacts that are consistent and deliver value.
• Cross-train with Quality Assurance peers and constructively challenge their findings.

You have…

• A technical background or technical degree, including 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL development with data warehouse experience.
• Experience testing Informatica.
• Experience with large data set creation, back-end testing (SQL), being able to validate information as it flows throughout the system.
• A demonstrable understanding of quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Experience in software development and testing including test plan and case creation.
• A demonstrable ability to think critically and identify edge cases.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with appreciation for documentation and collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organization and communication skills, including the ability to provide respectful feedback and generate consensus.
• Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Outstanding candidates will have…

• Fluency with healthcare and pharmacy data.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Cypress and Selenium).
• 1-2 years of experience scripting in python
• Working knowledge of Azure tools & functionality
• Working knowledge of front-end web development

You are the right person for PQS if you…

• Thrive working in a small company environment where you can make a difference.
• Have an entrepreneurship mindset.
• Are innovative in your approach to work.
• Are nimble in techniques to meet the needs of the business.
• Have commitment to delivering excellent services.
• Fulfill role and responsibilities at the highest ethical standards and maintain a professional image for PQS.

Travel Requirements

• Travel at a minimum of once a year, but can be up to once a quarter for Team Meetings or as business needs require

PQS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

PQS is a small healthcare technology company with 40-60 employees.

Location: Remote

Reports to: QA Engineer

Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt

Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000

Origination/Revision Date: April 2023