Software Quality Assurance Engineer III - Stafford, United States - KARL STORZ

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Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer III (Job Code: TC0111)

Location: Stafford, TX

Organization Name: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America Inc.

Job Description:

Responsible for planning, leading, and conducting software quality assurance efforts of a complex integrated system to prevent any unforeseen and undesired system behaviors in the operating room and distinctly improve hospital efficiency. Work closely with engineers from all functional teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Systems Integration) as well as with Quality, IT, and Manufacturing. Build and maintain all test systems that will be used by other members of the team for conducting formal verification efforts. Perform Software quality assurance activities to ensure our software solutions will achieve the functionality needed to enable our products. Perform system verification planning and formal requirements sign-off to ensure that the system architecture and design concepts satisfy the intent of the product requirements. Develop automated test scripts in various programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, and Typescript using various test frameworks and perform code reviews. Develop test scripts, test strategy, test architecture, and test plans that cover functional, integration, system, performance, stress, and regression testing scenarios to perform functional, integration, and system testing. Ensure traceability between software requirements and verification testing. Report and track discrepancies discovered during test development and test execution to identified stakeholders. Collaborate with software developers to integrate QA Automation into the build and deploy pipelines supporting a drive toward CI/CD. Work with development teams to ensure requirements are testable and analyze software designs for adequate observance and test coverage. Develop a deep understanding of the end product requirements, software architecture, and micro-architecture of our solutions. Design complex tools and fixtures to facilitate manual and automated testing. Lead a team of verification engineers developing multi-faceted verification strategies and plans that include web automation, mobile device testing, REST API's and full system testing. Efficiently execute test plans on multiple platforms, measure progress and metrics, and work with cross-functional teams to achieve desired results. Create test reports, analyze data, summarize information, and present results to the relevant audience. Assist in the development of applications to support the engineering training curriculum. Coach and mentor other members of the team by providing feedback and promoting best practices.

Job Requirements and Qualification:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or closely related field plus 7 years of experience in the offered position or related position; or Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or closely related field plus 5 years of experience in the offered position or related position.

REQUIRED SPECIAL SKILLS:

Must possess expertise/knowledge sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered. Expertise/knowledge may be gained through employment experience or education. Such expertise/knowledge cannot be quantified by time. Required expertise/knowledge includes:

Ability to code in a programming/scripting language (C/C++, Python, JavaScript and/or similar).
Knowledge of at least one test framework: Selenium or Protractor.
Knowledge of IOS and Android operating systems.
Experience designing, integrating, and maintaining automated test systems.
Knowledge of REST API's.
Knowledge of Version control using Git.
Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.
Experience with test management tools (JIRA, ALM, Pivotal Tracker, or Lighthouse).
Experience working on an Agile development team.
Ability to identify, own, and solve problems independently or as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to evolving products and methodologies.
Knowledge of JIRA.

Ability to collaborate and work effectively work with teams distributed globally.
Ability to continuously improve processes to become more effective and efficient.
Ability and drive to deliver a quality product that meets the specified deadline.

Other: Job Site: Stafford, TX. 40 hours/week; Salary: $114,608 per year. If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. EOE.

CONTACT: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America Inc., Attn: Terri Hawkins, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, contact via email at (Reference Job Code: TC0111)

Your Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too*
• 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time*
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave**
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
• And much more

*Field sales, internships, and part-time employees are not eligible except where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
**To include, maternal/paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

Pay Transparency

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at

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