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IT Senior Automation Test Lead

NovaLink Solutions
Raleigh, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Testing Lead to support a critical Managed Care Transition Project for a State client. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in healthcare claims testing, HIPAA X12 EDI transactions, test automation, and end-to-end QA processes.

Position Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Automation Testing Lead

  • Project: Managed Care Transition

  • Domain: Healthcare / Medicaid / Claims Processing

  • Experience: 5 years in QA and software testing

  • Work Location: Raleigh, NC

  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid

  • Employment Type: Contract 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead automation testing efforts for a critical, in-house State application.

  • Assess requirements and develop test cases based on Business Requirements and Software Design Documents.

  • Execute functional, integration, and regression testing.

  • Develop and execute test scripts for HIPAA X12 EDI transactions, including 837I, 837P, and NCPDP D.0.

  • Perform QA and testing of EDI applications and healthcare claims processing systems.

  • Develop SQL queries to validate data and verify testing results.

  • Design, script, and maintain automated test suites.

  • Review, analyze, document, and report test results and defects.

  • Use test and defect management tools such as HP ALM and JIRA.

  • Test web applications and support end-user User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

  • Collaborate with business teams to develop business and QA documentation.

  • Work effectively with technical and business stakeholders while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience assessing requirements and developing test cases.

  • 5 years of experience executing functional, integration, and regression testing.

  • 2 years of hands-on experience testing EDI applications.

  • 2 years of experience developing and executing HIPAA X12 EDI transaction test scripts, including 837I, 837P, and NCPDP D.0.

  • 3 years of healthcare claims processing testing experience.

  • 3 years of web application testing experience.

  • 2 years of experience writing SQL queries.

  • 1 year of experience scripting automated test suites.

  • 3 years of experience analyzing and reporting test results.

  • 2 years of experience collaborating with business teams to develop business and QA documentation.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage concurrent deadlines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with HP ALM and JIRA for test and defect management.

  • Knowledge of Agile methodology, preferably with 2 years of experience.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to both technical and business audiences.

  • Experience coordinating UAT with end users and business stakeholders.

Top Skills

  1. Healthcare Claims Processing Testing

  2. HIPAA X12 EDI – 837I, 837P, NCPDP D.0

  3. Test Automation and Automated Test Suites

  4. Functional, Integration, and Regression Testing

  5. SQL Queries and Data Validation

  6. HP ALM / JIRA and Defect Management

Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume, relevant EDI and healthcare testing experience, current location, and availability.

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