Technical QA Analyst II

Location: Remote (For Non-Local) or Hybrid (Local to NYC area)

Position Summary

The Technical QA Analyst II is a critical contributor to delivering high-quality products within the Capital Rx JUDI platform, aligning with business goals and exceeding user expectations. Working closely with Product Managers, engineers, and stakeholders, this role ensures the seamless execution of the product roadmap by proactively identifying and resolving technical issues, validating functionality, and enhancing user experiences. This role combines a detail-oriented approach to quality assurance with a collaborative mindset to drive operational efficiency, support clinical programs, and deliver innovative solutions that benefit all Capital Rx members and clients. A strong technical aptitude and ability to deeply analyze system behavior are essential

Position Responsibilities

• Technical Issue Identification & Root Cause Analysis: Identify, investigate, and triage technical issues within the JUDI tech stack (specifically focusing on [Specify Key Technologies - e.g., Python/Django, PostgreSQL, AWS services]). Conduct thorough root cause analysis, utilizing logs, database queries, and system monitoring data to pinpoint the source of problems.
• Log Analysis & Monitoring: Monitor and analyze system logs (e.g., using CloudWatch, Datadog, or New Relic) to validate application functionality, identify performance bottlenecks, and proactively detect anomalies. Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize key system metrics.
• Database Querying & Analysis: Utilize SQL to query and analyze data within the JUDI database (PostgreSQL preferred). Develop and execute complex queries to investigate data discrepancies, identify trends, and support troubleshooting efforts. Familiarity with SQLAlchemy is a plus.
• AWS Service Support: Collaborate with the engineering team on the support and monitoring of AWS services utilized within the JUDI platform (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS). Assist with troubleshooting issues related to these services.
• Collaboration & Requirements Translation: Collaborate with Product Managers and engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable test requirements and test plans. Participate in sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• QA Execution: Conduct thorough QA tasks, including ticket review, refinement, testing (manual and potentially exploratory), and bug identification.
• Scrum Team Support: Partner with the scrum team to manage backlogs, refine tickets, and support roadmap development.
• UAT Support: Assist with UAT testing, stakeholder communication, and documentation to align team efforts with business goals.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to company policies, including timely reporting of noncompliance.
• Code of Conduct: Responsible for adherence to the Capital Rx Code of Conduct including reporting of noncompliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a QA Analyst, Software Engineer, Business Analyst, or related role.
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong SQL experience; familiarity with SQLAlchemy is preferred.
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or New Relic.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and workflows.
• Experience with GitHub or similar source control repositories.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and QA principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of API testing methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts.
• Experience in the PBM space.

_Visa Sponsorship: Capital Rx does not provide sponsorship to any candidates. This includes, but is not limited to those that require H1-B, TN, OPT, etc. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US at the time of application and throughout employment.

__Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

_About Capital Rx

Capital Rx is a full-service pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and pharmacy benefit administrator (PBA), advancing our nation’s electronic healthcare infrastructure to improve drug price visibility and patient outcomes. As a Certified B Corp™, Capital Rx is executing its mission through the deployment of JUDI®, the company’s cloud-native enterprise health platform, and a Single-Ledger Model™, which increases visibility and reduces variability in drug prices. JUDI connects every aspect of the pharmacy ecosystem in one efficient, scalable platform, servicing millions of members for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans. Together with its clients, Capital Rx is reimagining the administration of pharmacy benefits and rebuilding trust in healthcare.

Capital Rx values a diverse workplace and celebrates the diversity that each employee brings to the table. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.