IT Quality Control Test Architect

IT Quality Control Test Architect

Location : This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The IT Quality Control Test Architect is responsible for developing the testing strategy and master test plan to support testing objectives. Defining and driving a modern, end-to-end, data-informed quality engineering strategy for complex, enterprise healthcare programs at Elevance Health. This role combines deep testing expertise with strong analytical skills to interpret trends, outcomes, metrics, and feedback, and dynamically adapt testing strategies for speed, risk, and quality. The Test Architect provides technical and strategic leadership across testing, automation, data, and environments, while responsibly applying AI-enabled capabilities to improve quality, predictability, and delivery outcomes.

How you will make an impact:

• Manages the strategic and tactical testing relationship with program stakeholders (IT and business.

• Develops the overall testing strategy and master test plan for the program; sets the direction and tone for quality delivery.

• Develops testing strategy and master test plan to support testing objectives.

• Own/drive/coordinate testing across multiple testing phases, including SIT, UAT, and End-to-End.

• Provides requirements and guidance for all test data and test environment needs. Leads and coordinates all testing within the program.

• Ensures that test automation is considered and utilized were appropriate.

• Collects testing metrics, reports status to program and Quality Assurance Leadership.

• Provides leadership and consultation to program and application development groups for all testing related matters.

• May participate in the transition of software and systems into production.

• Accountable for Test Data Management, collection of requirements, evaluation of available data in repositories, ID gaps, align Configuration Management and Release Management on data needs and own test data provisioning tasks.

• Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate testing trends, quality outcomes, defect patterns, production feedback, and delivery metrics.

• Continuously adapts test strategy and coverage based on data, risk signals, and program feedback to improve agility and effectiveness.

• Partners with Product, Architecture, DevOps, and Release Management to embed quality early and continuously.

• Adapts and applies AI / GenAI capabilities to improve test design, coverage, prioritization, maintenance, defect analysis, and quality insights.

• Evaluates AI-enabled testing tools with attention to governance, explainability, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Collects testing metrics and reports status to program and Quality Assurance leadership.

• Provides requirements and guidance for all test data and test environment needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 10 years testing and product quality experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Quality Certification, such as CSTE, CSQA, CMST, CSQE required,

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other regulated industries .

• Familiarity with Agile / SAFe delivery models and CI/CD pipelines.

• PMP certification or strong program delivery background.

• PMP preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.