ABOUT PERFORMANT:

At Performant, we're focused on helping our clients achieve their goals by providing technology-enabled services which identify improper payments and recoup or prevent losses due to errant billing practices. We are the premier independent healthcare payment integrity company in the US and a leader across several markets, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Healthcare. Through this important work we accomplish our mission: To offer innovative payment accuracy solutions that allow our clients to focus on what matter most - quality of care and healthier lives for all.

If you are seeking an employer who values People, Innovation, Integrity, Fun, and fostering an Ownership Culture - then Performant is the place for you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Performant is growing, and with that growth comes additional need for project support. We are currently searching for experienced Quality Assurance Engineers to join our team on an 11-month assignment beginning in February or after, with possible hire-in and/or assignment extension options available, if mutually agreed upon. The ideal candidate will have significant SQL experience and extensive software testing experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the term of the assignment, our goal is to seek a 1099 Contractor to fill these roles. If an independent contractor is interested in this assignment, they must have an existing LLC. This role requires the ability to legally work in the United States without sponsorship/Visa.

The QA Engineer III performs quality assurance/testing projects on a project-to-project basis.They work to research and implement new and improved testing methods, processes, tools and test systems. The QAE also perform testing and may oversee other testing specialists, while also planning and implementing testing and code reviews.

Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

*Performs testing tasks on designated projects

*Assists project teams with project level test strategies and test approaches

*Develop test cases, and test scripts and acceptance criteria to ensure adequate test coverage

*Assist staff with cross-product and technical issues

*Produce progress reports for all projects

*Ensure that the data in the testing database is accurate

*Provide ongoing technical and application training as necessary to improve the overall quality of the software

*Determine what needs to be tested based on the changes made by programmers during the project

*Update QA process notebook and holds QA meetings to ensure testing process is understood by all the team members

*Research and implement new and improved testing methods, processes, tools and test systems

*Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

*Perform code reviews as necessary

*Should be able to gain good knowledge of application and act as an SME.

Requirements & Qualifications:

*Good analytical skills

*Excellent/expert knowledge of SQL and ability to write complex queries, experience working with large scale RDBMS (Informix or SQL Server)

*Client server system knowledge

*Effective testing skills, with proficient knowledge in test planning and execution

*Strong knowledge of UNIX and Windows environments, experience with testing SOA and component-based architecture

*Organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently

*Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects

WHAT WE OFFER:

Performant offers a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work/life balance. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage options, life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family/parental leave, 11 paid holidays per year, as well as sick time and vacation time off annually. For more information about our benefits package, please refer to our benefits page on our website or ask your Talent Acquisition contact during an interview.

Physical Requirements & Additional Notices:

If working in a hybrid or fully remote setting, access to reliable, secure high-speed Internet at your home office location is required. Proof of such may be required prior to an offer being made. It is the Employee's responsibility to maintain this Internet access at their home office location.

The following is a general summary of the physical demands and requirements of an Office/Clerical/Professional or similar job, whether completed remotely at a home office or in a typical on-site professional office environment. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, as physical demands of each individual job may vary.

• Regularly sits at a desk during scheduled shift, uses office phone or headset provided by the Company for phone calls, making outbound calls and answering inbound return calls using an office phone system; views a computer monitor, types on a keyboard and uses a computer mouse.

• Regularly reads and comprehends information in electronic (computer) or paper form (written/printed).

• Regularly sit/stand 8 or more hours per day.

• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 10lbs.

Performant is a government contractor and subject to compliance with client contractual and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, Drug Free Workplace, background requirements, and other clearances (as applicable). As such, the following requirements will or may apply to this position:

• Must submit to, and pass, a pre-hire criminal background check and drug test (applies to all positions). Ability to obtain and maintain client required clearances, as well as pass regular company background and/or drug screenings post-hire, may be required for some positions.

• Some positions may require the total absence of felony and/or misdemeanor convictions. Must not appear on any state/federal debarment or exclusion lists.

• Must complete the Performant Teleworker Agreement upon hire and adhere to the Agreement and all related policies and procedures.

• Other requirements may apply.

All employees and contractors for Performant Financial may and/or will have access to Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data. As such, all employees and contractors will have ownership and responsibility to report any violations to the Confidentiality and Integrity of Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data at all times. Violations to Performant's policy related to the Confidentiality or Integrity of data may be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Performant is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Performant will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if you believe a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Performant's Human Resources team to discuss further.

Our diversity makes Performant unique and strengthens us as an organization to help us better serve our clients. Performant is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, political belief status, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.

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