UAT Coordinator in Portland, Oregon - #71639 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71639

UAT Coordinator
Our client is seeking a UAT Coordinator to support large-scale digital initiatives by driving user acceptance testing, coordinating cross-functional validation efforts, and ensuring high-quality releases. This role blends functional testing, defect management, automation support, and stakeholder collaboration within a fast-paced Agile environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically fluent, and comfortable navigating complex business workflows.

This role is fully remote.

UAT Coordinator Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate user acceptance testing activities across multiple business and functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Translate business and system requirements into comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and validation strategies.
• Oversee defect identification, documentation, prioritization, and resolution in partnership with development and project teams.
• Develop, maintain, and execute functional, regression, and end-to-end test plans aligned with project objectives and risks.
• Drive test data preparation, validation processes, and environment readiness for UAT cycles.
• Monitor testing progress, communicate status, and escalate risks or blockers impacting release timelines.
• Facilitate defect triage sessions and prioritize testing efforts based on business impact and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing scope, success criteria, and key performance indicators.
• Support automation initiatives, including reviewing and executing automated test cases where applicable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and quality practices.
• Provide coordination and support during go-live and post-implementation validation activities.
• Coach and guide business test participants to ensure consistent testing standards and execution quality.

UAT Coordinator Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of healthcare insurance workflows and related business processes.
• Experience working with Facets and familiarity with payer or claims-based systems.
• Proven ability to derive test cases and scripts from business requirements and functional documentation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or leading UAT efforts within Agile delivery models.
• Ability to manage defect lifecycles, including documentation, communication, and validation of fixes.
• Experience preparing and validating test data for functional and regression testing.
• Working knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools (Rally preferred).
• Exposure to test automation frameworks and tools, including Selenium.
• General programming or scripting experience (Java or similar languages preferred).
• Familiarity with version control practices and tools such as Git.
• Ability to prioritize testing activities using risk-based methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively both independently and within collaborative team environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically requires 5+ years of experience in business systems, UAT coordination, or quality analysis roles.

Compensation: (DOE)

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