Staff Software QA Engineer

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.

ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for the development, execution and maintenance of software test plans, test cases and test status reporting. This position will be conducting software testing activities on a Scrum team, and must be highly collaborative, demonstrate technical competence, and personal productivity including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lead the testing activities for projects and provide status on those activities
• Testing of software running on safety critical medical devices and associated applications
• Designs and reviews test plans and test cases
• Execute and maintain test plans and test cases to verify the design meets the specified requirements
• Identify and communicate risk throughout the software development lifecycle and works cross-functionally to mitigate risk
• Identify and point out ambiguities in requirements
• Generate detailed defect reports for failed tests
• Assist Development teams with the troubleshooting of defects
• Facilitates cross-functional defect, test plan and test case reviews
• Provide estimates on the test effort for work items
• Participate in program, design and document reviews
• Adheres to department software release schedules
• Complies with regulatory guidelines and maintain associated documentation
• Ensures and documents traceability from requirements to tests
• Monitor test automation results for assigned application
• Development and maintenance of automated test scripts
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; stay current on SQA best practices; participating in professional societies

Required/Preferred Education And Experience

• BS or MS degree or equivalent industry experience in a STEM discipline required
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience required
• Proven track record performing the above Duties and Responsibilities required
• Experience writing SQL queries required
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python or PowerShell required
• Experience working with Linux OS file system required
• Experience testing web services using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, Swagger required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents of advanced technical complexity.  Ability to write reports and research findings of a technical nature.  Ability to speak and present effectively one-on-one as well as in small and large groups of professionals including customers, clients and collaborators, both inside and outside the organization.
• Mathematical Skills:  Basic mathematical skills required, including the understanding and ability to apply basic statistical and arithmetic principles, work with tabular data, and create and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning Ability:  Advanced reasoning skills required.  Must have the ability to solve complex problems and weigh possible solutions to determine rank options to deliver optimal outcomes.  Ability to assess problems involving several variables in changing situations.
• Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

The Annual Salary For This Position Is

$110,000.00 to $130,000.00

Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.