Test Manager

At Benefitfocus, our technology is changing the way the world thinks about healthcare and benefits. We provide insurance carriers, employers, consumers and government entities cloud-based technology to shop, enroll, manage and exchange benefits information. To be at the forefront of software technology, our strategy is simple: We hire the best and brightest. Our associates tackle the toughest challenges in the industry and create software that is making a positive impact in the lives of millions.

Why Benefitfocus?
Benefitfocus offers challenging, exciting opportunities with a progressive, high-growth software company. Every Benefitfocus associate is a valued resource. We constantly reward associates and provide a fun, engaging culture. At Benefitfocus, you are joining a rapidly-growing company that is solidly positioned in the two trillion dollar healthcare industry.

Responsibilities Include:
The Test Manager is responsible for the planning for and execution of integration testing activities required to bring live our partner clients on Benefitfocus enterprise platforms. The Test Manager creates the integration test plan in accordance with the overall project plan and requirements. The Test Manager works closely with our partner clients, the Benefitfocus Technology Delivery Manager, and the Benefitfocus Project Manager throughout the test effort to ensure successful delivery of the plan utilizing an externally-facing test environment designed for our partner clients to test their overarching business configurations, rules and needs. This is a Full time position that requires excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more integration test efforts simultaneously
• Attend design meetings and identify downstream dependencies impacting testing success
• Facilitate testing entry kickoff and ultimate testing exit signoff
• Create and maintain integration test plans and test cases in accordance with internal and external project plans and technical requirements
• Coordinate with the Benefitfocus Configuration Management team to ensure test environments are updated as needed for testing and running the appropriate code version at all times
• Coordinate internal system testing of project functionality prior to external testing with partner clients
• Facilitate regular status meetings with the partner client and the Benefitfocus internal project teams
• Drive test progress including processing inbound/outbound files, delivering reports, extracting data, etc.
• Work closely with the partner client and Benefitfocus Project Manager to track testing status against the test plan
• Coordinate issue identification and tracking along with troubleshooting; execute issue resolution and escalation of critical issues during testing
• Serve as a project Subject Matter Expert during go-live planning and execution
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Benefitfocus enterprise platform(s)
• Work a Full time schedule and put in necessary extra time needed to meet project goals and milestones
• Travel up to 20%

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Three or more years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or related business platform implementation position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary organization skills
• Knowledge of benefit plans/structures is a plus
• Knowledge of 834, XML, or other data exchange formats is a plus
• SQL knowledge is preferred
• Must have working knowledge of relational database concepts
• Experience in waterfall and agile methodologies
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Candidates must be self-motivated and be willing to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing business environment

Benefitfocus has experienced outstanding growth by delivering the best technology available, providing world-class customer service, and operating a financially responsible company. Major insurance carriers have searched the market and selected Benefitfocus as their online benefit management application provider.

Benefitfocus associates also enjoy the following benefits:
Medical insurance
401k with company match
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vacation and paid holidays
Short-term disability
Flexible spending account (Section 125)

Overtime: none

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