Embedded Software Quality Assurance

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.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule: Hybrid – Flexible

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. 

Rate: $110,000 - $135,000/year

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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

• Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

o Typically 5+ years of relevant experience o Proven track record performing the above Duties and Responsibilities

o Experience writing SQL queries

o Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python or PowerShell

o Experience working with Linux OS file system

o Experience testing web services using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, Swagger

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. 

BS or MS degree or equivalent industry experience in a related Engineering, Computer Science, or other STEM discipline

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.


W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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