Staff Mobile Software Verification Engineer

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB TITLE Staff Mobile Software Verification Engineer 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 position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.
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.
A healthy heart is essential to good health.
That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster.
We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Staff Mobile Software Verification Engineer leads in test design and automated test software development and execution on Android and iOS mobile applications for CRM remote care under a disciplined product development process that meets Abbott's quality and appropriate regulatory agency requirements.
WHAT YOU’LL DO Apply your expertise in mobile applications automated testing by defining test strategies, deploying innovative techniques, and leading test development and execution for CRM’s Android and iOS mobile applications.
Lead the design and development of verification and validation test procedures and test scripts.
Perform test execution – automated testing, functional testing, regression testing, usability testing, data validations, security and performance testing.
Create test documentation on product & component level (test plans, test designs, automated test scripts, summary reports).
Maintain a deep understanding of the system-level requirements and workflows to ensure the software requirements are consistent and complete.
Provide technical leadership in defining the strategy, requirements, and solutions to enhance CRM’s mobile software test management framework on an ongoing basis.
Participate in developing and/or enhancing tools for automated testing of CRM’s mobile applications through simulated interfaces of its endpoints.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the dependencies with phone platforms, new versions of OS and their Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), etc.
and ensuring compatibilities and compliances across them.
Demonstrate proficiency in project management leadership to manage verification activities across all phases of a program.
This encompasses collaborating with cross-functional teams, harmonizing their schedules including dependencies and deliverables, and seamlessly integrating them to meet project timelines.
Create software requirements specifications for one or more new features or user stories.
Manage software requirement documentation & traceability in a requirements management tool.
Participate as a subject matter expert in discussions and reviews of test deliverables within the team.
Identify and assess test failures; perform root cause analysis and identify corrective and preventive actions to address current and future issues.
Work actively with cross-functional teams to develop testing strategies.
Participate as a key reviewer in reviews of technical deliverables from other teams, such as mobile software development, systems engineering, software quality, etc.
Ensure that all product development activities and deliverables conform to and comply with Abbott and CRM requirements and guidelines, as well as regulatory requirements such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU-MDR).
Stay abreast of the latest developments in Mobile software technologies including the Mobile Operating System (OS) updates, app store requirements, and cybersecurity and data privacy requirements.
Demonstrate familiarity with Agile principles to follow an iterative process for test development, execution, and deployments.
Support all corporate and department-level initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Required Education Minimum 10 years of experience in a range of software engineering disciplines using a variety of programming methods: 5 or more years of experience developing mobile applications on Android and/or iOS.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Skills Mobile OS platforms – Android & iOS: Xcode Android Studio Technologies: Bluetooth LE Programming: Java, C#, C++, Python Javascript - Node.
js Familiarity with .
NET framework Tools: Appium Selenium JIRA CI/CD and DevOps tools (Jenkins or Azure DevOps) Bitbucket, Github Test Lifecycle Management framework/tools Process: Test reporting and target management Test artifact management Requirements coverage and traceability Behavioral Skills: Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Analytical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, time management and sound judgment.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Education Master’s Degree - Computer Science, or a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Skills Technologies: Mobile cross-platform: Xamarin/MAUI Azure services MVVM architecture framework Cybersecurity: Data and network security – encryption, TLS, etc.
Authentication and certificate management App developer profiles and keys OS and apps hardening Certificate management Cloud interface: Web-sockets and HTTPS Cloud-connected applications 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.
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The base pay for this position is $104,300.
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In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.