Hybrid QA Software Engineer III bei MedImpact

Exemption Status:

“Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors.  A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.”

This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.

At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!

Job Description

Summary: The QA Software Engineer ensures internal and external customers’ requirements are met by conducting software testing and verifying software functionality against product requirements and technical specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Perform evaluations and audits of software documentation and software processes associated with products under test.
•Establish, adhere to, and maintain software testing methodology and test environments.
•Review requirements and technical designs for projects and provides test scope and estimates.
•Create and validate software test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, test scripts, and diagrams depicting the test process/workflow.
•Collaborates with non-technical MedImpact cross-functional team members.
•Executes and tracks testing on assigned MedImpact proprietary products, including new products and modifications to existing systems.
•Actively identifies potential process improvements, error trends and/or the root causes. Makes recommendations for remedies to colleagues and management.
•Communicates software issues through defects and enhancement requests to project team.
•Actively provides status to lead or supervisor on assigned projects.
•Projects as assigned based on business needs.
•May lead test efforts for small or medium-sized software projects or changes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal (and external to IT) client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

B.S. degree preferably in information technology, computer science or related (or equivalent combination of education and experience), and 5+ years’ related experience in software quality assurance testing methodology.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should basic competencies and knowledge of:
•Quality Assurance testing techniques used to test software applications (test suites and scripts), anomaly reporting, software analysis, automated software test development and execution with open-source and licensed tools (examples include Selenium, TestNG, and ReadyAPI), functional and system testing, “black box” and “white box” testing techniques, and software development data validation functional and system service testing.
•Experience testing web and back-end applications, including web services, written in java.
•Experience testing across web browsers including configuration, cache, and debugging techniques.
•Experience with browser testing tools like HTTPWatch, FireBug, WireShark, and Fiddler are desirable.
•Experience working with or developing test automation in a software platform consisting of object-oriented programming languages (Java, C++) with service oriented architecture (SOA) deployed across distributed infrastructure.
•Experience with UNIX systems including advanced level knowledge of shell scripting, and some experience with perl, python, awk, or sed.
•Database knowledge: database structures and PL/SQL syntax, complex SQL joins, and ETL data transformation. Experience with Informatica ETL tools is a plus.
•Basic understanding of LAN/WAN networking and physical and virtual hardware systems related to the IT operational environment.
•Experience working with defect management and test management tools (examples: HP ALM, IBM ClearQuest, Bugzilla)
•Testing experience within an organization that has utilized Rapid or Agile software development life cycles desirable.
•Microsoft Office Professional and Windows PC environment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Skills and Abilities
•Previous experience or knowledge of managed care, pharmaceutical, and medical terminology is preferred. Prior experience in a regulated environment is helpful.
•Must have good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Must have the proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships across departments.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills

Employees must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

Must possess the ability to read, write, and interpret business and technical documentation, including the ability to create test plan documents and technical and process diagrams. Must possess the ability to write and speak effectively to a targeted audience including technical teams, business owners, and management.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
•Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
•Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
•Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
•Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
•Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
•Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Location

This position must work on-site at the San Diego Headquarters for purposes of providing adequate support to internal clients; being available for face-to-face interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as for facilitation of quick and effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders. Remote work is not an option for these purposes.

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring one to work the hours needed to get the job done. Therefore employees must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. Working hours may vary to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel and attendance at local conferences and meetings.

The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
• Incentive Compensation
• 401K with Company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego,
California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.