Title:
Software Quality Engineer (214635-043)
Skills:
Microsoft Windows XP and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SQL
Date:
1-18-2010
Description:
Job Purpose:
This Software Quality Engineer position will be responsible for performing System Testing, Regression Testing of the Core Products being developed by the MedAssets R&D team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Understand and apply Quality Assurance and Software Testing concepts and practices to continually assess the condition and quality of software builds, bug fixes, and interim releases.
* Review Requirements, Functional Design, Technical Design and Use Case design documents.
* Create accurate and detailed Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Strategies that clearly describe test environment, setup, risks, assumptions, strategy, and roles/responsibilities.
* Perform functional (black box and white box), system and regression testing.
* Clearly document and report defects, issues and enhancements using defect tracking tools.
* Create regular project status reports. Communicate all risks and issues to the QA Manager in a timely manner.
* Quickly learn and use in-house and external software testing tools for test case design and execution.
* Be able to work effectively in a team setting take direction, proactively seek out information and build productive working relationships.
* Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus (e.g. Collections, Billing, Audit, and EDI)
Internal Responsibilities:
* Adheres to all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to those identified within the Standards of Business Conduct and the Employee Handbook, as may be amended from time to time. Adheres to all applicable laws and regulations and the company's governance/compliance program.
* Responsible for reporting violations of the company's policies and procedures, Standards of Business Conduct, governance program, laws and regulations through the company's Help Line or other mechanism that may be available at the time of the violation. Assists with internal control failure remediation efforts.
* Becomes knowledgeable of internal control responsibilities through training and instruction. Responsible and accountable for internal control performance within their area of responsibility. Participates in the internal controls self-assessment process.
* Ensures concerns with internal control design or performance and process changes that impact internal control execution are communicated to management.
* Possesses a full and complete understanding of the internal control requirements within their area of ownership/responsibility. Responsible and accountable for internal control implementation and performance within their area of ownership/responsibility. Ensures proper internal control change management protocol is followed.
* Establishes accountability for internal control performance with subordinates. Promotes the importance, residual benefits and high priority nature of effective internal control performance with subordinates. Ensures subordinates are adequately trained as to their specific internal control responsibilities. Ensures subordinates are adequately cross trained or otherwise have plans to sustain internal control performance during employee turnover/movement.
* Ensures the internal control self assessment process is implemented and testing results are documented and evaluated. Helps manage internal control failure remediation efforts. Ensures subordinates historical internal control performance is monitored and results incorporated into the performance review process.
Minimum Knowledge, Competencies & Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in associated field (MIS, Computer Science or Engineering) OR relevant experience in the healthcare industry (e.g. Collections, Billing, Audit, EDI) with a technical background.
* 3-5 years Software QA experience. Demonstrate organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
* Strong verbal communication and writing skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Windows XP and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
* Familiar with SQL and programming logic to enhance white box testing
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
* Mental Demands: the employee must be able to follow directions, to get along with others, and handle stress;
* Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
MedAssets, Inc.
Web: http://www.medassets.com
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