Test Sr Engineer I

What You Can Expect

Job Summary

The Test Sr. Engineer I is part of the Software Applications Development Team and is responsible for analyzing component requirements, designing software solutions and implementing Zimmer Biomet’s software systems on mobile and cloud platforms. Zimmer Biomet Test Engineers are also responsible for developing and maintaining automated software component tests and test frameworks. Supports product development engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through cooperation with employees and supervisors from other departments.

How You'll Create Impact

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, document, and execute test procedures in JIRA and Zephyr (test case management).
• Coordinates preparation and completion of project deliverables, tests product requirements, manages production support issues.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical tasks, integration testing, device and version compatibility.
• Provides task status and progress reports to project team, and project team leaders.
• Interfaces with software developers, project management, quality, product management, business analysts, support, and others to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Leverage test plans to incorporate automation tests as part of the build process.
• Technical knowledge and experience to maximize opportunities and constraints of different platforms/code bases.
• Mobile, Web, and Desktop testing experience including test planning, execution and reporting product status to deliver a high quality software product.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.  Ability to integrate design process into agile methodology.
  This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Experience with end-to-end testing of complex software and hardware solutions and thorough working knowledge of all phases of software development from product specification, design, development, testing and debugging, operation, end-user testing, training and service improvement.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced with the following programming languages C#, SQL and web technologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with development team members and advocate for quality as a team concern.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
• Test Automation experience a plus.

Your Background

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an engineering discipline with computer science experience required;  
• 5-7 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.

Physical Requirements

Travel Expectations

• Up to 15% travel