Software Test Engineer (SDET)

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, 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.  Our Diabetes division in Alameda, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Software Development Engineer in Test. #software 

What You'll Do

• Complete software testing and activities in conjunction for user stories within the Agile SDLC process (products supported may be more technical in nature, i.e. SDK or API type products)
• Create or consult on verification and validation test plans, test reports, trace matrices to incorporate the automated tests and review with relevant stakeholders (dev and quality)
• Create an automation framework for mobile apps (iOS and Android)
• Develop and improve robust test automation framework.  Ensure the framework works in conjunction with the Quality Management system as well as provides strong and quick feedback for Agile development.  Ensure the framework covers functional, end to end, compatibility and use case scenarios.  This will also require working with DevOps and other teams to integrate test automation with build systems, test management system, and device cloud.
• Mentor and provide day to day guidance to the junior members of the software test team.  Review work to ensure compliance and quality
• Develop automated metric tools for management purposes
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.  
• 4 years’ experience in Software Testing and/or Software Quality Assurance.  
• 2 years’ experience working as Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
• Must be technically strong and have experience testing mobile applications
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Medical Device experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in an agile development environment preferred.
• Experience with embedded systems and integration testing with external systems preferred
• Cyber security, medical mobile applications or cloud computing experience preferred.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$66,700.00 – $133,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Product Development

DIVISION:ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Not specified

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.

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