As a Senior InterSystems IRIS® Data Platforms Quality Development Engineer, you will contribute to developing high quality, robust software by uncovering weaknesses and areas for improvement. If you are passionate about software, you will excel in this role by building tools and automation that verify new technologies and protocols as well as verifying that these new technologies do not adversely affect existing products. Your strong technical capabilities, curiosity to learn new things, creativity, and resourcefulness are an essential part of InterSystems’ innovation process.
The primary focus of this role will be to contribute to an internal application that enables scaling up tests run in a cross-version capacity. Application is primarily InterSystems Object Script back-end, Angular front-end.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a framework that enables functional, load and stress tests for InterSystems IRIS® Data Platforms products, with focus on client/server technologies and protocols such as Java, JDBC, ODBC, Python, ADO.NET, Node.js
- Design and establish tools and automation infrastructure, consistent with departmental standards to meet changing requirements
- Review and contribute to application source code, design documents, and requirements
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in QD to ensure that the internal application meets their needs
- Communicate with SMEs in QD as test failures arise in their areas of expertise
- Provide mentorship and coaching to other team members
Qualifications:
- Ability to read code critically, finding bugs, weak spots, and performance bottlenecks
- Enthusiasm for debugging and learning new technical skills
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC)
- Experience with application development, relational databases and object-oriented development
- Effective communication and analytical skills
- Curiosity and aptitude for acquiring new technical skills and knowledge in a dynamic and highly technical environment
- Versatility and flexibility
- Attention to detail and a passion for breaking things
Desirable:
- Familiarity with software test tools and automation methodologies
- Object-Oriented programming (Java, DotNet, C#, C/C++, Python)
- Experience with Windows batch and PowerShell scripts, UNIX sh and bash scripts
- Familiarity with UI programming (Angular, Typescript, JS)
Education and Training:
- BS/MS or higher in Computer Science, STEM or Engineering Degree
- Three years professional experience in a software engineering role
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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