Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is looking for a Test Data Specialist, QA – Remote  #JavaJobWebsitesWorkFromHome #MyJavaCareerWorkFromHome

***Wollborg Michelson does not provide sponsorship of work visas, nor do we participate in Corp. to Corp. employment.*** Responsible for creating and managing data that will be used through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle by various testing teams in the organization to support in-scope testing activities. The Test Data Coordinator will assist in the planning, organizing, and provisioning of test data for all applications; both Vendor Managed and Legacy applications for major projects. Duties: Manage efforts necessary to identify and define test data needs based on business requirements for Vendor Managed and Legacy Applications and surrounding/interfacing systems. This requires working with management and staff in multiple departments. Extract, import and export test data in various databases and file formats. Ownership of Test Data required to support all functional and non-functional testing. Serve as a subject matter expert on test data for testing teams and dev teams where applicable. Identify, design, and implement test data process improvements that involve automating manual processes of existing test data generation to optimize delivery. Optimize test data processes based on lessons learned through projects. Manage test data challenges for the testing team providing guidance, training and mentoring of the team members where needed. Collaborate with Governance & Standards Lead to develop reusable templates for documenting test data requirements. Partner with Governance & Standards Lead to ensure adherence to test data policies and strategies to make certain data is synchronized across different systems. Perform data auditing activities and assist with ongoing governance and data architecture processes. Work with Test Lead to ensure test data requirements are met. Assist in triage of defects and in finding a solution to defects that are related to test data inconsistencies. Apply extensive expertise in integration and test and be recognized as a subject matter expert in managing data. Partner with management to define the test data management strategy roadmap. Execute on the test data management strategy roadmap by consulting with relevant stakeholders. Support test lead when needed. Support Functional test planning, design, test data preparation, and execution activities. Identify and mitigate/escalate risks and issues to the test lead that are related to test data inconsistencies. Identify test data anomalies and perform data reconciliations. Identify relationships in disparate data and resolve test data discrepancies. Coordinate with other Enterprise teams to acquire/provision de-identified test data required to support planned testing Coordinate with Release/Change/Environment Management teams to setup test data in various non prod environments to enable the planned testing Coordinate with testing team, automation team, environment team, and other Enterprise teams to assess test data gaps in test environments to support planned testing Validate consistency of data in test environments. Formulate test data backup plans and ensure that they are implemented in a timely fashion and properly secured. Required Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience with business requirement design and elicitation 3-5 years of experience in computer technology and/or information systems 3-5 years of experience in data management and reporting Microsoft SQL Server, Python or Java JSON XML EDI Experience (Healthcare a plus) Preferred Work Experience: 5 years of experience in computer technology and/or information systems 7 years of experience in data management and reporting 3 years of experience working in healthcare-related systems as a QA specialist Preferred Job Skills: Proficient in identifying test data needs during test planning and test script design in a health plan context Demonstrated ability to collaborate with large testing teams, including vendor teams to assess and mitigate test data gaps Foundational understanding of key Data Management principles (e.g. data consistency, integrity etc.) Foundational understanding of key enterprise systems Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, SQL queries, database, and flow charting software. Advanced knowledge of data mapping techniques. Advanced knowledge of programming, database systems, and data management. Required Technical Competencies: Proficient in spreadsheet, database and word processing software Knowledge of HIPAA and standard code sets and their appropriate use Ability to read files, file formats, workflows, and data flows Able to run SQL, or similar, queries Required Professional Competencies: Foundational understanding of testing processes within Agile delivery models Work with all levels of management and functional areas and understand the potential implications of system changes to those areas Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a problem-solving mindset to deal with sensitive and difficult customer situations Demonstrated ability to design and execute Functional testing within various health plan domains (reports, commissions, claims, financials, customer service, operational reports, providers, products and benefits, etc.) Proficient in End-to-End operational flows across various health plan domains (reports, commissions, claims, financials, customer service, operational reports, providers, products and benefits, etc.) Deep understanding of testing methodology, terminology, estimation models, templates etc. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Build teams to resolve defects Demonstrated ability to make effective use of Test Data Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage testing tools in Test Management Demonstrated ability to capture key testing metrics, create accurate status reports, and drive transparency into test execution status Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate Risks and Issues related to Testing Proficient in estimating effort and allocating work across the team Strong analytical and decision making skills. Maintain confidentiality and privacy. Preferred Professional Competencies Advanced tactical planning and decision making skills Able to cope with multiple priorities and high customer expectations and bridge the demands between internal and external customers Required Leadership Experience and Competencies: Proficient in representing test status to leadership teams Provide leadership, promote teamwork, meet objectives and exercise independent judgment Experience leading and implementing projects and working collaboratively with other departments and levels of administration Education: Required Education: High-School Diploma Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We ensure job offers are made based of ones employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law. All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm ones right to work in the US. Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status. All applicants must also provide proof of COVID Vaccination when requested, except where prohibited by law #LI-MR1

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