Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Location: Fort Collins, CO 94085

Duration: 06 Months

Contact Type: Onsite

Timings: M-F 8 am-5 pm

Payrate: $25.06 - $28.97 Per Hour on W2

Job description:

• The Software Test Engineer will develop test protocols through understanding of the specifications and requirements of the system under development for the Flow Cytometry group within our Biosciences Division. As a Software Test Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and implementing tests that prove the functional and non-functional requirements of the system working closely with the software and systems engineering teams.
• Test protocols will be developed using the specification-level stories and then executed in an agile process to verify the story criteria have been achieved. The test protocols will then be compiled into a formal plan to verify the final software and instrument configuration meet all the requirements for commercialization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the requirements (both explicit and implicit) of the software and/or system under development.
• Develop test cases and a test plan based on the requirements, specifications, and release schedules.
• Review tests, stories, and specifications for testability at the system level and provide feedback to test and development teams as needed.
• Execute test cases described and documented in the test plan during the development cycle and format product verification.
• Identify failures during test execution and log appropriate information needed for the developer to understand, reproduce, and address the issue.
• Exercise good judgment determining priority and severity of defects.
• Champion and track resolution of identified software and system issues.
• Document and monitor testing outcomes and establish steps to remedy problems.
• Analyze current technologies used within the company and improve processes to testing procedures.
• Detailed understanding of how to properly document test cases and create effective and focused testing plans and reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biological, Physical or Natural Sciences, related field, or equivalent experience
• 0-3 years of professional experience in commercial systems or software testing
• Knowledge or experience with flow cytometry preferred
• Scientific background in biological sciences preferred but not required

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Biology or other related science (flow cytometry a plus).
• Working knowledge of automated test tools and their implementation.
• Working knowledge of Ranorex test automation software.
• Working knowledge of systems and software integration testing.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and determine root cause of defects
• Working knowledge of software testing concepts and systematic testing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows based operating systems
• Demonstrated risk-based mindset when evaluating and communicating test results and defects
• Ability to work independently to initiate, take ownership of, and lead testing of individual system components as well as fully integrated platforms
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently as well as being a team player

Maintains in-depth knowledge of relevant fields and techniques