Staff Software Quality Engineer

Staff Software Quality Engineer

As a Staff Software Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. You will design and drive Software Test Engineering and/or Software Engineering efforts (with an emphasis on quality), define best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This position requires a very strong technical background, leadership skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement in software processes. This role focuses on verifying the solution provided by Development matches the needs described by Product. This person advocates for the user during design and testing by regularly questioning the purpose and effectiveness of features. Through this frequent inspection and feedback, you will provide confidence in delivered software.

Essential responsibilities of this position:

• Champion software quality across testing and development activities
• Design and contribute to the implementation of test automation throughout the org. This includes both back-end/API and UI test automation.
• Maintain and enhance automation pipelines.
• Design, document and enforce the most effective strategies and standards for test management and execution throughout the org.
• Analyze internal and external software defect trends and other metrics, and offer appropriate feedback to development teams. Express findings clearly to leadership and contributors.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to improve effectiveness.
• Mentor and coach software development and/or quality engineering teams.
• Create and maintain test environments for the product testing.
• Keep up to date on industry standards and best-practices. Plan and help execute educational and skill-building exercises for Dev and QE teams. Teach individual contributors about effective test construction.
• Understand current customer product needs and offer feedback to Product Owners, developers and testers.
• Interface (as needed) with BD's regulatory org to incorporate robust testing and traceability into our development/testing lifecycle. Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for critical product releases.
• Assist with development of product documentation or training, as needed.

Tools may include:

• Azure DevOps (include test management)
• Jira
• Postman
• Batch scripting (Powershell, Bash, bat, etc)
• Automated UI testing frameworks (AccelQ, Tosca, Selenium)

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of software development and/or software quality experience
• Proactive, problem-solving attitude
• Working knowledge of industry-standard security. e.g. OWASP
• Experience leading or working on Agile/Scrum teams
• Strong working knowledge of User Experience ("UX") and User Interface design
• Expert knowledge of Software Quality tools.
• Firm understanding of quality practices & languages. e.g. BDD, TDD, Gherkin
• Fluency in C# sufficient to read and comprehend product code snippets
• Demonstrated analytical thinking
• Ability to produce clearly worded and well-organized documentation.
• Ability to verbally communicate analytical findings, process designs, and product recommendations effectively.
• SQL fundamentals - SELECT, WHERE, and basic joins.

Preferred:

• Team leadership experience
• Experience leveraging AI tools for automation
• Pharmaceutical/medical industry experience
• Published papers, posts, etc demonstrating Software Development or Software Quality mastery

Advancement opportunities:

• Software Architect
• Product Owner
• Manager of Quality Engineering
• Agile Software Delivery Lead

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why join us? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.