Mobile Software Engineer

Sylmar CA Abbott Laboratories

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.

As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

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 .

  • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

  • 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

This Mobile Software Verification Engineer I position works out of our Sylmar, CA location.  

Mobile Software Verification Engineer I Contribute to the verification and validation testing of Mobile software across Android and iOS mobile applications for Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) under a disciplined product development process that meets Abbott quality and appropriate regulatory agency requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Work on verification and validation test designs, test scripts and test execution for CRM’s mobile software on Android and iOS platforms. Ensuring that all product development conforms to design specifications and coding standards for medical devices.

  • Design and implement test scripts in programming languages such as C#, C++, Java and/or Python. Demonstrate good understanding and application of object-oriented programming principles per Abbott’s quality system practices and policies.

  • Define and execute automation testing and integration testing strategy for one or more components and/or features.

  • Ensure traceability and compliance of code implementation with software requirements.  

  • Contribute to assessment on existing designs for new or changing requirements.

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance verification and validation test artifacts including test plans and strategies, test protocols and interfaces, and implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated, semi-automated and manual test code and scripts. Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.

  • Setup and configure test equipment including devices, test servers and tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with test setups to ensure this does not impact test execution and results.

  • Develop a good understanding of the business requirements, customer workflows, data interfaces and product behavior prior to developing test designs and test scripts.

  • Participate in gathering and analysis of debug information towards finding the root cause of issues encountered with the mobile software and/or test code.

  • Participate in assessment, evaluation and deployment of new tools and test frameworks for mobile software testing.

  • Assist in the evaluation of selected designs as required through testing and full documentation of the results.

  • Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

  • Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

  • Ensuring that standards and safety regulations are observed.  Addressing and discussing issues and proposed solutions with superiors.

  • Apply best QA practices to remove daily blockers.

  • Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Software engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience in a range of software engineering disciplines using a variety of programming methods.
  • Experienced using JIRA, Git, Jenkins, Appium, Selenium, and other QA related tools.
  • Working knowledge of mobile software such as Xcode, Android studio, emulators, and simulators.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  • Able to handle difficult communication during the meetings and able to provide effective input. 
  • Experience with unit- and integration-level testing and automated testing.
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 $55,200.00 – $110,400.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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