Staff Software QA Engineer

ZOLL Medical Corporation - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Pittsburgh, PA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Cardiac Management Solutions division of ZOLL Medical Corporation is dedicated to developing innovative products that protect and manage cardiac patients. This includes the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) and the ZOLL cardiac monitor, among other technologies. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and at ZOLL, your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring that cardiac patients receive the life-saving therapies they need. The LifeVest WCD has already been worn by hundreds of thousands of patients, saving countless lives. ZOLL has been recognized as Pittsburgh Manufacturer of the Year and one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, highlighting its commitment to excellence and employee well-being. However, it is the unique opportunity to impact lives that truly makes ZOLL an ideal place to build your career. In this role as a Staff Software QA Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of software test plans, test cases, and test status reporting. You will conduct software testing activities within a Scrum team, requiring a high level of collaboration, technical competence, and personal productivity. The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and efficacy of software running on critical medical devices, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing activities for projects and provide status updates on those activities.
• Test software running on safety-critical medical devices and associated applications.
• Design and review test plans and test cases.
• Execute and maintain test plans and test cases to verify that the design meets specified requirements.
• Identify and communicate risks throughout the software development lifecycle and work cross-functionally to mitigate those risks.
• Identify and point out ambiguities in requirements.
• Generate detailed defect reports for failed tests.
• Assist development teams with troubleshooting defects.
• Facilitate cross-functional defect, test plan, and test case reviews.
• Provide estimates on the test effort for work items.
• Participate in program, design, and document reviews.
• Adhere to department software release schedules.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines and maintain associated documentation.
• Ensure and document traceability from requirements to tests.
• Monitor test automation results for assigned applications.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing, particularly in a medical device environment.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, particularly Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in designing and executing test plans and test cases.
• Ability to identify and communicate risks effectively throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience with test automation tools and scripting languages.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with safety-critical software testing.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines for medical devices (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Knowledge of software development languages and environments.

Benefits

• Work from home option available.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Recognition as a top employer in the region.