Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.
Summary:
The Sr. SW Test Engineer validates software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for company products including firmware, apps, and server platform. Develops, modifies, and executes software test plans and test protocols and automated test scripts, and performs risk assessments. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Consults with software development engineers in resolution of problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review marketing requirements, software requirements, and design specifications.
Own and drive efficiencies to improve process and technical implementations.
Lead software test projects and report status to management.
Create software validation plans, validation protocols, and software risk analyses for software used in commercial products.
Primarily setup the foundation of test automation framework and scripting of Test Automation and Test Plugins such as Appium
Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test framework and manual tests.
Work very closely with the Software Development team to test mobile functionality
Actively be involved in Development of Test Mobiles Apps for both iOS and Android Platforms
Own the setup of Automation Framework as well as the execution of tests, collaborating with our build engineer and developers across iOS and Android
Collaborate with our developers and product owners to write and improve acceptance criteria
Translates user-based stories and acceptance criteria into test automation
Follow internal software development procedure that complies with medical regulations
Facilitate the development of a reference (test) app in XCode or Android Studio
Generate test cases using black and white box methods.
Execute software validation plans and protocols.
Validate the configuration, functionality, and user interface of software and tools.
Record and track issues/tasks in the bug/task tracking system.
Analyze failures and collaborate with development team to ensure root cause is investigated.
Create requirements traceability matrices which demonstrate test coverage of all features.
Write test reports documenting detailed results of validation, and report test progress to management.
Modify test protocols based on requirements changes and execute regression validation accordingly.
Follow internal software development, cybersecurity, and validation procedures that comply with medical and security regulations.
Work with other test engineers as needed.
Participate as a Lead in Agile sprint planning, standup, scrubbing, and retrospective meetings.
Work with Project Managers to help put together schedules and resources by providing task durations for software test activities.
Mentor and lead other employees on the project.
Work in close collaboration with software developers and other test engineers to produce high quality product.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience in software testing and related areas of software quality assurance.
Understanding of good software development and testing practices.
Excellent oral communication skills for interfacing with peers in other departments.
Strong written skills and ability to follow Dexcom software procedures and generate required software documentation.
Software development or test experience in medical device industry is a plus.
Knowledge of source code management.
Knowledge of a bug tracking tool.
Experience with server communications is a plus.
Software development of Mobile Apps or test experience in medical device industry is a plus.
Experience with Bluetooth is a plus.
Working knowledge of Swift and Kotlin will be Preferred.
Experience with automated test development tools, such as Appium or JUnit.
Experience in the Java programming language, or in other programming languages.
Experience validating and verifying software.
Knowledge of server communications between mobile apps is a plus.
Knowledge of Android and/or iOS devices, including debugging, installation, and configuration is a plus.
Experience and Education Requirements:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master's degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.
Workplace Type:
The Workplace Type for this role is Flex. Based on the nature of your position you will be working onsite approximately 2-3 days per week from collaborative space and hoteling desks at our Dexcom sites. You will need to be located within commuting distance (typically 75 miles/120km) of your assigned Dexcom site.
Functional Description:
Debugs software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for company products. Develops, modifies, and executes software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems. Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems, and computation software. Ensures quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition, and processing.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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