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Abbott Overview
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. This position works onsite in our Sylmar CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. The Opportunity
The Software Quality Engineer II is responsible for software quality relative to the design and development of company products, software reliability, developing and maintaining processes and procedures, and assuring adherence to the software development lifecycle across Abbott. Responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs. What Youll Work On Execute and support on-time completion of Quality Engineering deliverables: test plans (manual and automated), test scripts (manual and automated), test reports Manage test planning and execution efforts by a combined team of testers located onsite and/or offshore Design and develop test automation frameworks, as needed Gain familiarity with testing methodology, processes, tools, templates, environment, and work with cross functional teams to complete tasks assigned Explain the testing methodology, processes, tools, templates, environment, and concepts to the team members, and cross-functional teams at large Create and manage testing schedule and work plan; coordinate test planning efforts Support on-time execution of Quality Plans Train to development and documentation of standard operating procedures, specifications and test procedures Design Verification and Validation test planning and execution, including cross-functional root-cause analysis investigations and resolution activities (manual test cases or developing test automation scripts) Participate in reviews for System and Software requirements, Software and Firmware design, and code inspection, using static testing and TDD practices Review test protocols and test results provided by another functional group Support product Risk Management activities Suggest and implement quality tools that improve the software design reviews and the software testing lifecycle Ensure DHF content completion, integrity, and regulatory and standards compliance; collaboratively communicating and resolving gaps Support internal and external audit and related responses Support the establishment of objective, measurable and verifiable customer and product requirements Complete Document Change Request Reviews in a timely and objective manner Additional duties may be identified by functional management based on current project/business objectives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor level degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Minimum of 2-5+ years of combined experience in software development, web-based, client-server, and/or embedded systems applications Minimum 2-5+ years of combined experience in software testing and verification/validation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing automation frameworks and scripts using Selenium, Appium, UFT, etc. Programming experience in C/C#/Visual Studio/Java; scripting language such as Python, Ruby, Perl Experience with software configuration and issue tracking tools (GIT, Jira, Subversion, ClearQuest, Doors, Bugzilla) Experience using test management tools (Microfocus ALM, Zephyr, TestComplete) Experience in code review/static analysis tools (Code Collaborator, Coverity, Parasoft DT) Experience as a team member in Agile SDLC projects/programs Working knowledge of various SDLCs and delivery lifecycle approaches (V-Model, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) Experience in behavior-driven testing and scripting (Cucumber or Behave) Experience in automated test execution and coordination using Selenium and Appium Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse environment Working experience in mobile test automation tools (e.g., Perfecto, MobileLabs)
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay for this position is $79,500.00 $138,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Software Quality Engineer II
role at
Abbott Overview
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. This position works onsite in our Sylmar CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. The Opportunity
The Software Quality Engineer II is responsible for software quality relative to the design and development of company products, software reliability, developing and maintaining processes and procedures, and assuring adherence to the software development lifecycle across Abbott. Responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs. What Youll Work On Execute and support on-time completion of Quality Engineering deliverables: test plans (manual and automated), test scripts (manual and automated), test reports Manage test planning and execution efforts by a combined team of testers located onsite and/or offshore Design and develop test automation frameworks, as needed Gain familiarity with testing methodology, processes, tools, templates, environment, and work with cross functional teams to complete tasks assigned Explain the testing methodology, processes, tools, templates, environment, and concepts to the team members, and cross-functional teams at large Create and manage testing schedule and work plan; coordinate test planning efforts Support on-time execution of Quality Plans Train to development and documentation of standard operating procedures, specifications and test procedures Design Verification and Validation test planning and execution, including cross-functional root-cause analysis investigations and resolution activities (manual test cases or developing test automation scripts) Participate in reviews for System and Software requirements, Software and Firmware design, and code inspection, using static testing and TDD practices Review test protocols and test results provided by another functional group Support product Risk Management activities Suggest and implement quality tools that improve the software design reviews and the software testing lifecycle Ensure DHF content completion, integrity, and regulatory and standards compliance; collaboratively communicating and resolving gaps Support internal and external audit and related responses Support the establishment of objective, measurable and verifiable customer and product requirements Complete Document Change Request Reviews in a timely and objective manner Additional duties may be identified by functional management based on current project/business objectives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor level degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Minimum of 2-5+ years of combined experience in software development, web-based, client-server, and/or embedded systems applications Minimum 2-5+ years of combined experience in software testing and verification/validation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing automation frameworks and scripts using Selenium, Appium, UFT, etc. Programming experience in C/C#/Visual Studio/Java; scripting language such as Python, Ruby, Perl Experience with software configuration and issue tracking tools (GIT, Jira, Subversion, ClearQuest, Doors, Bugzilla) Experience using test management tools (Microfocus ALM, Zephyr, TestComplete) Experience in code review/static analysis tools (Code Collaborator, Coverity, Parasoft DT) Experience as a team member in Agile SDLC projects/programs Working knowledge of various SDLCs and delivery lifecycle approaches (V-Model, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) Experience in behavior-driven testing and scripting (Cucumber or Behave) Experience in automated test execution and coordination using Selenium and Appium Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse environment Working experience in mobile test automation tools (e.g., Perfecto, MobileLabs)
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay for this position is $79,500.00 $138,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of technologies spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr