QA Engineer QA2

Position Information

 

 

 

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Engineer QA2

Job Reference:

Extracts-QA2

Organization Name:

ZOLL Data Systems

Supervisor:

Director DBIS

Job Description:

SUCCESS FACTOR SNAPSHOT FOR EXTRACTS QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER (Q2)

 

S - Substantial GoalDefine and execute repeatable tests on software to ensure compliance to specificationsIdentify and implement areas of test automation to facilitate improved regression test capabilityCompose, stage and execute tests on software to ensure compliance to specificationsCommunicate test metrics, findings and recommendations to engineering management

 

O - ObstaclesMust learn how to install and configure the ePCR field data collection software.Must learn how to configure the extract software including detailed data mappingMust learn how the ePCR product is used and become familiar with operational and business rules governing its useMust be able to thrive in an environment where multiple software products are released on a frequent basisMust be able to read and understand various output specifications as defined by different state reporting entities

 

A – ActionsLearn how to install and configure the ePCR product and the extract productsLearn how to use source control and issue tracking softwareLearn how to use VMWare and Microsoft Virtual PCApply QA practices and test composition principles (boundary-value analysis, functional/regression/state testing, etc.) for both black and white box test cases.Learn existing test methodologies and expand areas of automation, including integration of scripting technologiesDefine necessary tools/test harnesses that need to be developed and/or acquired in order to facilitate testing automation

 

R – Results (by the end of X business days:)5 days: Learn how to use issue tracking software including process surrounding the workflow, and demonstrate learning by presenting example to engineering management10 days: Learn how to use/restore virtual images and perform basic install of extracts software15 days: Learn how to configure the ePCR product and create mappings for extract software20 days: Take ownership of manually testing an extract from end to end45 days: Present testing automation recommendations to engineering management

 

DESCRIPTION

Plans, schedules, and conducts manual and automated tests that assure compliance with requirements.  Communicates with software engineers and technical leaders on product issues and discovered defects.  Composes test scenarios, stages tests with mixtures of real and virtual hardware.  Develops black-box test cases based on design documentation, and white-box test cases based on implementation.  Follows and enforces relevant parts of process.  Creates QA-related process artifacts. Investigates and identifies deficiencies in design or code and reports findings, metrics, and recommendations to engineering management.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MIX

60% Conduct testing on extract software to ensure that data produced meets specifications as defined by state reporting entities.  This includes detailed analysis of data format and content, in addition to configuration scenarios within the products that affect the output.

25% Design test automation to reduce regression time and increase repeatability.  Investigate additional tools and utilities that will further reduce the need for manual data validation.

15% Investigate field reported issues and report findings and recommendations to engineering management.

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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Candidate should have 18 months of documented experience in a Quality Assurance role for software that is used in a production environment.  Experience with data formats including flat text files and XML is desired.  Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and experience with utilizing query tools to validate data is highly desirable.  A bachelor's degree in business or computer science, or widely recognized testing certification, is a plus.


ABOUT THE TEAM
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The Extracts group within ZOLL Data Systems Research and Development creates software that transforms data collected in the field by EMS professionals into data reported to state regulatory agencies.


ABOUT OUR COMPANY
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Smart, innovative and ready to roll? Then you'll feel right at home at ZOLL Data Systems where we encourage creativity, reward the ability to take initiative, and help develop careers. Fast-paced opportunities for a fast-paced industry.

ZOLL Data Systems, of Broomfield, Colorado, is the market leader in the development, marketing, and sales of the RescueNet suite—software for the emergency medical services (EMS) market. RescueNet is the only fully integrated information management system that allows our 650+ customer EMS organizations to manage critical information for maximum performance in the business of saving lives.

With more than a decade of profitable growth, and ownership by ZOLL® Medical Corporation, the leader in advancing resuscitation, we’re a solid company in the expanding healthcare field with over 110 professionals. ZOLL Data Systems is a collection of outstanding people, and a team that works hard to maintain 100% customer satisfaction. Our products are on the cutting-edge of technology, and growth in existing and new markets is the plan for our future.



Application Instructions:

Send resume in Microsoft Word 2003 format, named as follows: "yourlastname yourfirstname.doc"  to dbisresumes@zolldata.com

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