Senior Software Test Engineer

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.  Our Diabetes division in Alameda, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Software Test Engineer. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

·  Complete software testing and activities in conjunction for user stories within the Agile SDLC process
·  Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test cases (based on those requirements), and execute test cases.
·  Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, trace matrices and review with relevant stakeholders (dev and quality)
·  Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance.  Ensure adequate test coverage for every release
·  Review code diff analysis and develop robust regression test strategy
·  Perform exploratory testing, system level end to end testing, develop test datasets and execute automation scripts (to ensure application software releases are of high quality)
·  Investigate and report unexpected events, issues or software bugs.  Verify fixes.
·  Mentor and provide day to day guidance to the junior members of the software test team.  Review work to ensure compliance and quality
·  Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  

Required  

·  Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.  
·  5 years’ experience in Software Testing and/or Software Quality Assurance.  
·  2 years’ experience of working in a regulated industry
·  Must be technically strong and have experience testing mobile applications
·  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.  

Preferred  

·  Medical Device experience strongly preferred.
·  Experience in an agile development environment preferred.
·  Experience with embedded systems and integration testing with external systems preferred
·  Cyber security, medical mobile applications or cloud computing experience preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER   

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

·  Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
·  Financial security  through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
·  Health care and well-being programs  including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
·  Paid time off   
·  401(k)  retirement savings with a generous company match 
·  The stability of a company  with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

  

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:   www.abbottbenefits.com   

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

Connect with us at  www.abbott.com , on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/Abbott  and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 

     

The base pay for this position is
$82,100.00 – $164,100.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf