Senior Software Test Engineer

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:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health 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.

The Software Test Engineer represents test engineering throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. This person contributes to both the product development but also to the SDLC Agile process. This position includes mentoring junior members of the team and ensuring the correct procedures and processes are being followed for both software quality and compliance.

What you'll work on

• Mobile App and Smart Watch App Compatibility Testing
• Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test cases (based on those requirements) and execute test cases.
• Investigate and report unexpected events, issues or software bugs. Verify bug fixes
• Perform regression testing, exploratory testing, system level end to end testing, to ensure application software releases are of high quality
• 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
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)
• Minimum 5 years
• 2+ years of Software Quality Assurance in a regulated industry is required
• Moderate knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Moderate level of understanding of test-driven methodologies
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field
• Must have Mobile App Compatibility testing and OS testing e.g. OS upgrade, introducing New OS for existing and new app versions
• Prior experience in Life Science domain in software testing will be an advantage
• Exposure to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Near Field Connectivity (NFC) testing with Mobile devices.

• Experience working in Software Quality Assurance on Apple OS and Android platforms, Smart Watch platforms
• Ability to identify and investigate difficult problems and independently work towards results
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Understanding of and experience with the SDLC and QA's role in it
• Experience with macOS or Linux command line
• Medical device manufacturing regulations and industry standards per FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 (Design Controls) a plus

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 salary for this role is between:

$82,100 - $164,100

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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

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