Software Development Test Engineer I (API)

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.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• 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 either Beaverton, OR or Alameda, CA, currently has an opening for a Software Development Test Engineer I. #software

What You'll Do 

• Position supports the bulk of the test case creation and execution for Verification and Validation of Abbott's mobile and web apps (these may include more technical products such as those related to SDK and API). 
• Complete software testing and activities for development user stories within an Agile SDLC process.
• Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test cases (based on those requirements), and execute test cases.
• Investigate and report unexpected events, issues or software bugs and verify fixes.
• Position will be responsible for automating manual test cases.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.  
• 2 years’ experience in Software Testing and/or Software Quality Assurance including coursework.  
• Scripting automated tests from manual tests in a programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Strong understanding of RESTful web services and APIs
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar
• Knowledge of Database and SQL queries for data validation
• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, JIRA for source control, code review, and issue tracking
• Ability to work within and contribute enhancements to existing automation framework
• Strong grasp of SDLC, defect life cycle, and Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for learning new technologies and contributing enhancements to existing team processes.

Apply Now

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 > Beaverton : 9400 SW Beaverton Hillside Highway

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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