SDET II

HMA is the premier third-party health plan administrator across the PNW and beyond. We relentlessly deliver on our promise to provide medium to large-size employers with customized health plans. We offer various high-quality, affordable healthcare plan options supported with best-in-class customer service.
We are proud to say that for four years, HMA has been chosen as a 'Washington's Best Workplaces' by our Staff and PSBJ™. Our vision, 'Proving What's Possible in Healthcare™,' and our values, People First!, Be Extraordinary, Work Courageously, Own It, and Win Together, shape our culture, influence our decisions, and drive our results.
What we are looking for: We are always searching for unique people to diversify our team. We only hire people that care deeply about others, thrive in evolving environments, gain satisfaction from being part of a team, are motivated by tackling complex challenges, are courageous enough to share ideas, action-oriented, resilient, and results-driven.
What you can expect: You can expect an inclusive, flexible, and fun culture, comprehensive salary, pay transparency, benefits, and time off package with plenty of personal development and growth opportunities. If you are looking for meaningful work, a clear purpose, high standards, work/life balance, and the ability to contribute to something important, find out more about us at: https://www.accesshma.com/
How YOU will make a Difference:
The SDET, or Software Development Engineer in Test, is responsible for designing, developing, and executing HMA's automated test scripts to ensure software quality. The SDET collaborates closely with HMA's developers and project teams to identify bugs and improve functionality throughout the development lifecycle.
What YOU will do:

• Test Design and Execution: Understand and execute manual and automated test cases based on requirements and user stories. Work under supervision to ensure software meets quality standards.
• Test Automation Fundamentals: Write, maintain, and execute basic automated test scripts under guidance, using established frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium).
• Bug Reporting and Verification: Accurately log defects found during testing and assist with their triage and verification once addressed by developers.
• Learning and Documentation: Actively participate in training sessions, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing activities. Maintain clear documentation for test cases, scripts, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Communicate progress, issues, and risks to senior SDETs, developers, and QA leads. Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning as a team member.
• Advanced Test Automation: Design, implement, and optimize automated test suites for functional and non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, etc.).
• Framework and Toolchain Enhancement: Contribute to the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code for testing environments.
• Test Strategy and Risk Analysis: Participate in test planning and risk analysis. Identify gaps in test coverage and collaborate with developers on testability and quality improvements.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Engage with product managers, UX/UI designers, and DevOps to refine requirements and ensure test scenarios reflect real-world user flows and system integrations.

Knowledge, Experience, and Key Attributes needed for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• At least 3-5+ years in Quality Assurance and software testing.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in healthcare or insurance industries preferred
• Proficiency in designing and implementing robust test automation solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, GitHub Actions).
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex software and infrastructure issues.
• Solid understanding of databases, API testing (e.g., REST, SOAP), and web/mobile testing tools.
• Experience with test automations such as Jenkins and Perl
• Keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence
• Experience creating test plans in Azure DevOps
• Be willing to help your teammates, share your knowledge with them, and learn from them
• Be open to receiving constructive feedback and turning it into process improvements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

CompensationThe base salary for this position in the greater Seattle area is $108,000-$131,000 and varies dependent on geography, skills, experience, education, and other job or market-related factors. Performance-based incentive bonus(es) is available.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of this posting date. HMA reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
In addition, HMA provides a generous total rewards package for full-time employees that includes:

• Seventeen (IC) days paid time off (individual contributors)
• Eleven paid holidays
• Two paid personal and one paid volunteer day
• Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurances
• Voluntary insurances
• HSA and FSA pre-tax programs
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• Annual $500 wellness incentive and a $600 wellness reimbursement
• Remote work and continuing education reimbursements
• Discount program
• Parental leave
• Up to $1,000 annual charitable giving match

How we Support your Work, Life, and Wellness Goals
At HMA, we believe in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our dedicated staff. We offer flexibility to work schedules that support people in all time zones across the US, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Employees have the option to work remotely or enjoy the amenities of our renovated office located just outside Seattle with free parking, gym, and a multitude of refreshments. Our performance management program is designed to elevate career growth opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member can thrive. We also prioritize having fun together by hosting in person events throughout the year including an annual all hands, summer picnic, trivia night, and a holiday party.
We hire people from across the US (excluding the state of Hawaii and the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.)
HMA requires a background screen prior to employment.
Protected Health Information (PHI) Access Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA); employees may encounter protected health information (PHI) in the regular course of their work. All PHI shall be used and disclosed on a need-to-know-basis and according to HMA's standard policies and procedures.
HMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information about HMA, visit www.accesshma.com .