Software Developer 2

Description:

Specific Requirements

Key SW TEST Responsibilities
Performs software verification and validation activities as a part of the overall software engineering process for medical diagnostics instruments. Typical products include blood gas analyzers and urine chemistry analyzers. The primary responsibilities of the software test engineer are, as an individual and team participant, to:
Verify through testing or inspection that the product functionality meets the software requirements and design
Design, develop, and execute software tests to verify design meets documented requirements
Plan and implement configuration of physical setup of equipment
Create/track software defects in the defect tracking database and verify closure of defects
Report passed and failed requirements to the test team lead, the project team, and the department manager
Communicate task status to the test team lead and manager
Interact with other test and development personnel on a project
Manage own priorities, with support from the Test Lead
Multitask effectively on and across projects
Communicate effectively one on one as well as in groups
Ability to work in the U.S. and travel to domestic and international locations


Knowledge and Skills
Must have knowledge of how software verification / validation activities integrated within a software development process.

The software test engineer required skills include:
Black-box, performance, stress and load testing, as required by the project
Performing manual testing, and possibly automated testing, of product features
Providing documented evidence of test execution
Participating in risk management (project, technical, and hazard) activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to comprehend software design documents
Ability to peer-review software requirements and design documents.
Ability to create manual tests for semi-complex software modules from requirement and design documents
Ability to create Requirements Trace documentation for tools used to verification and validation and for semi-complex software
Ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team
Possesses strong writing, presentation, and general communication skills
Ability to handle a variety of tasks and juggle multiple assignments
Ability to create Test Plans and Test Reports for tools used in support of verification and validation

Knowledge and skill of any of the following items is a plus:
FDA Design Control regulations and associated standards and guidances
Microsoft Team Foundation Server scripting, particularly in the area of build automation
Automated testing tools, such as Microsoft Coded UI
Experience with testing medical devices
Experience on an Agile/Scrum team
ASTQB Certification (or the equivalent)
Database fundamentals
Communication protocols
Network monitoring
Computer system performance monitoring
Various programming languages, such as C#, C ++, C or Visual Basic
Communication protocols, such as LIS 3, HL7
Chemistry
Calculated Parameters for reported analytes
Statistical Data Analysis
Project management experience
Strong organizational and administrative skills


Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering, or 2-4 years of successful experience in a related field and the successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities, Knowledge and skills as presented above.
An appropriate advanced degree may be substituted for experience, where applicable.