Software Engineer at Flanders

We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

*****Software QA Lead Engineer (Software Verification & Validation)*****

Software QA lead needed to create and execute verification and validation test plans for FDA regulated, OEM based software applications. Has experience with development of data manager middleware products used in clinical labs (HIS, LIS or middleware). Strong technical and project management skills. Clinical laboratory domain knowledge a plus.

- Understand complex software and hardware system designs and create test plans and test cases which are traceable to requirements.
- Perform software testing as well as mentor and coach testers.
- Work independently and Interact with cross functional project teams to provide test plans and schedules.
- Test graphical user interfaces, complex sample sequencing and low level software communication protocols.(ASTM, HL7)
- Troubleshoot issues discovered in testing to determine the functional and logical areas of defect origination.
- Clearly document test case results in summary test reports.
- Apply statistical quality control methods in the course of testing.
- Use Application Lifecycle Management toolsets to plan tests and record test artifacts. - Use defect tracking system to record clear description of system defects, including reproducing steps and log files.
- Maintain required laboratory records for instruments under test.
- Ability to operate the workstations and instrumentation the software is deployed on.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

- Demonstrated debugging skills in a complex automated instrumentation environment, including hardware, software, and mechanical components.
- Experience with Defect Tracking Systems and Application Lifecycle Management tools.
Basic understanding of automated testing development and execution.
Knowledgeable in Waterfall, Cyclic and Agile software development cycles.
Strong PC skills including the use of on line Data Bases, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred the candidate has an understanding of the primary uses of a Clinical Chemistry Analyzer System in order to develop verification test scripts, boundary and stress test scripts.
- Preferred the candidate has knowledge of hospital lab organization.
Demonstrated flexibility to work in an environment with defined deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must to effectively communicate technical and clinical information to a diverse team
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to enable participation in product design and evolution
Strong attention to detail
Self motivated, as well as being able to accomplish tasks in a team environment
Desire to learn new technologies and methodologies a must
Must be able to thrive in an ever changing environment, with the capacity to handle deadlines, change, as well as ambiguity
Passionate about finding defects, as early in the development cycle as possible.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

BS degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or Medial Technology or applicable experience preferred. MS degree preferred.
- Medical Technologists AAS Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology preferred.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: JOB FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Debugs complex software products through the use of systematic tests. Develops and executes complex software test plans. Analyzes and writes complex test plans and testing procedures. Completes and maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of complex software. Performs analysis of test results to ensure functionality and recommends corrective action. Completes the logging, tracking, communication, and resolution of issues.
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Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Flanders, Company: CDI Global Staffing Solutions.