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Software Development Engineer in Test II

EmpiRx Health [https: //www.empirxhealth.com/] is the leading clinically-driven pharmacy benefits management company. As the pioneer in value-based pharmacy care, EmpiRx Health puts its customers and members first by enabling them to take control of their pharmacy benefits, healthcare outcomes, and financial results.

We place more emphasis on member care than any other PBM by focusing on health outcomes first. Our pharmacists and clinicians are at the center of everything we do―and our population health solution delivers tailored strategies for our clients. Leveraging our newly launched, AI-powered pharmacy care platform, Clinically [https://clinically.co/]™, EmpiRx Health’s pharmacists and client experience teams provide the highest quality pharmacy care to our clients and their members. This enables benefits plan sponsors to keep their members healthy, happy, and productive, while substantially reducing prescription drug spending, which has been on an explosive growth trajectory in recent years.

EmpiRx Health is in unprecedented growth, and we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test II. In this critical role, The Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET II) is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of EmpiRx Health’s enterprise applications, including AI-enabled healthcare platforms, APIs, microservices, and customer-facing portals. This role designs, develops, and executes automated and manual tests to validate functional correctness, integration reliability, and end-to-end system behavior.

The SDET II collaborates closely with Software Engineers, DevOps, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to implement scalable testing strategies aligned with business requirements, regulatory compliance, and modern CI/CD practices. This position contributes to continuous improvement by supporting automation coverage, debugging test failures, and strengthening quality practices across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Receive Test Automation & Execution

• Design, develop, and execute automated test cases for features, services, and platform components across API, service, and UI layers.
• Apply the Test Automation Pyramid and Shift-Left testing principles to ensure efficient and early validation of software changes.
• Maintain and enhance regression automation suites to support continuous validation within sprint cycles.
• Develop and execute manual tests for exploratory testing and non-regressionable or edge-case scenarios.

Quality Engineering & Validation

• Validate functional workflows, data flows, and API integrations across enterprise and PBM systems.
• Validate data integrity, schema evolution, and transactional behavior in relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Debug automated test failures and contribute to root cause analysis, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, PHI, PII, and security compliance standards within all testing activities.
• Support testing aligned with healthcare, PBM workflows, and CMS compliance basics.

CI/CD & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Platform and DevOps teams to integrate automated quality gates into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar).
• Serve as liaison between engineering teams and business stakeholders during test planning and execution.
• Translate business requirements and functional/technical specifications into effective Test Strategies and Automated Test Cases.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to ensure testing aligns with business needs, compliance requirements, and delivery timelines

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or related field OR 6+ years of equivalent professional experience.
• 1–4 years of experience in Software Testing or Quality Engineering with hands-on test automation experience.
• Experience developing and executing Functional, Regression, Integration, API, and UI automated tests using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, RestSharp, Rest Assured, or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency with test frameworks such as NUnit, TestNG, XUnit, JUnit, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Object-Oriented Programming languages (C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript) for test automation.
• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for data validation.
• Understanding of CI/CD systems and automated deployment workflows (Azure DevOps preferred).
• Knowledge of SDLC concepts, testing methodologies, and debugging practices.
• Strong problem-solving, accountability, time-management, and collaboration skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to work independently on well-defined tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Healthcare, Pharmacy, or PBM domains.
• Knowledge of Medicare Part D, CMS regulations, and healthcare compliance standards.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Work Environment: Remote

Benefits And Perks

Subject to program eligibility, this position qualifies for a robust suite of benefits including: Paid Time Off, a 401(k) program, Health Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Student Loan Reimbursement, Health Savings Account, and an Employee Assistance Program.

EmpiRx Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At EmpiRx Health, we wholeheartedly embrace the power of diversity and the magic of inclusion. The kaleidoscope of unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents fuels our innovation and sets us apart. We're on a mission to build a team as diverse as the world we serve, where everyone is welcome and celebrated. We're not just breaking down barriers; we're actively erasing them to create an environment where opportunity knows no bounds. In unity, we find our strength and invite individuals from all walks of life to join us in our exhilarating journey to shape a brighter, more inclusive future together.

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications for the role. Additional duties may be assigned, and the position may evolve to meet the organization's needs.