Total 4 Director/C-Level Software Architect job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in The United States of America

JOB DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Product Owners and Product Managers to understand and stay in-sync to the organisation’s vision of next generation integrated best-of-suite enterprise solutions.
• Define and lead the vision, core strategy and core methodology for the organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) division and lead the continuous improvement of the software delivery process.
• Effectively communicate the QA strategy, processes and needs across organisation, as well as within the QA team.
• Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to develop innovative improvement solutions and processes in QA.
• Determine QA objectives, such as key checkpoints and reviews in application development processes in an agile software development environment.
• Champion high delivery and service standards in ensuring all products are methodically tested and issue-free at all gate-keeping points.
• Drive automated testing initiatives where feasible in both functional and non-functional aspects.
• Act as a supervisor, mentor and role model to the entire QA division with both local and overseas team members and support them in their trainings and career growth.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, languages and techniques.
• Source, seek, hire and fill skills and experience gaps among QA team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree of Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Over 10+ years of related work experience in leading a team of Quality Assurance (QA) professionals in enterprise-scale turn-key projects and large-scale customer facing systems, preferably in fast-paced tech, IT or gaming industry.
• Experienced in quality assurance and quality control of scalable, maintainable, extensible, web-based enterprise grade applications with web-based and mobile app-based interfaces.
• Excellent documentation skills in drafting clear and concise test scenarios, test cases, along with in-depth knowledge of product QA strategy and methodology.
• Knowledgeable in automated testing setting up automated testing frameworks, pipelines, processes and familiar with various automated testing tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Selenium, Appium, BrowserStack, Cucumber.
• Proficient in Java and other programming languages which are commonly used in an automated testing environment.
• Experienced practitioner in agile frameworks such as scrum, lean or extreme programming.
• Willing to roll-up one’s sleeves and provide a hands-on help to the team.
• Strong time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, convince and inspire team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge in software engineering, technology trends, technology constraints and software development lifecycle is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of design and architecture patterns for both backend and frontend is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to meet and work with offshore team members.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Product Owners and Product Managers to understand and stay in-sync to the organisation’s vision of next generation integrated best-of-suite enterprise solutions.
• Define and lead the vision, core strategy and core methodology for the organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) division and lead the continuous improvement of the software delivery process.
• Effectively communicate the QA strategy, processes and needs across organisation, as well as within the QA team.
• Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to develop innovative improvement solutions and processes in QA.
• Determine QA objectives, such as key checkpoints and reviews in application development processes in an agile software development environment.
• Champion high delivery and service standards in ensuring all products are methodically tested and issue-free at all gate-keeping points.
• Drive automated testing initiatives where feasible in both functional and non-functional aspects.
• Act as a supervisor, mentor and role model to the entire QA division with both local and overseas team members and support them in their trainings and career growth.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, languages and techniques.
• Source, seek, hire and fill skills and experience gaps among QA team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree of Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Over 10+ years of related work experience in leading a team of Quality Assurance (QA) professionals in enterprise-scale turn-key projects and large-scale customer facing systems, preferably in fast-paced tech, IT or gaming industry.
• Experienced in quality assurance and quality control of scalable, maintainable, extensible, web-based enterprise grade applications with web-based and mobile app-based interfaces.
• Excellent documentation skills in drafting clear and concise test scenarios, test cases, along with in-depth knowledge of product QA strategy and methodology.
• Knowledgeable in automated testing setting up automated testing frameworks, pipelines, processes and familiar with various automated testing tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Selenium, Appium, BrowserStack, Cucumber.
• Proficient in Java and other programming languages which are commonly used in an automated testing environment.
• Experienced practitioner in agile frameworks such as scrum, lean or extreme programming.
• Willing to roll-up one’s sleeves and provide a hands-on help to the team.
• Strong time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, convince and inspire team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge in software engineering, technology trends, technology constraints and software development lifecycle is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of design and architecture patterns for both backend and frontend is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to meet and work with offshore team members.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Product Owners and Product Managers to understand and stay in-sync to the organisation’s vision of next generation integrated best-of-suite enterprise solutions.
• Define and lead the vision, core strategy and core methodology for the organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) division and lead the continuous improvement of the software delivery process.
• Effectively communicate the QA strategy, processes and needs across organisation, as well as within the QA team.
• Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to develop innovative improvement solutions and processes in QA.
• Determine QA objectives, such as key checkpoints and reviews in application development processes in an agile software development environment.
• Champion high delivery and service standards in ensuring all products are methodically tested and issue-free at all gate-keeping points.
• Drive automated testing initiatives where feasible in both functional and non-functional aspects.
• Act as a supervisor, mentor and role model to the entire QA division with both local and overseas team members and support them in their trainings and career growth.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, languages and techniques.
• Source, seek, hire and fill skills and experience gaps among QA team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree of Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Over 10+ years of related work experience in leading a team of Quality Assurance (QA) professionals in enterprise-scale turn-key projects and large-scale customer facing systems, preferably in fast-paced tech, IT or gaming industry.
• Experienced in quality assurance and quality control of scalable, maintainable, extensible, web-based enterprise grade applications with web-based and mobile app-based interfaces.
• Excellent documentation skills in drafting clear and concise test scenarios, test cases, along with in-depth knowledge of product QA strategy and methodology.
• Knowledgeable in automated testing setting up automated testing frameworks, pipelines, processes and familiar with various automated testing tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Selenium, Appium, BrowserStack, Cucumber.
• Proficient in Java and other programming languages which are commonly used in an automated testing environment.
• Experienced practitioner in agile frameworks such as scrum, lean or extreme programming.
• Willing to roll-up one’s sleeves and provide a hands-on help to the team.
• Strong time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, convince and inspire team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge in software engineering, technology trends, technology constraints and software development lifecycle is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of design and architecture patterns for both backend and frontend is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to meet and work with offshore team members.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

WORKING AT ABBOTT:

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Director of Technical Quality Support is responsible for directing a team of quality engineers focused on validation and design control of products and processes, including software and technical quality assurance personnel. Products include PC application software, mobile applications, embedded firmware and hardware products for medical monitoring systems, all digital and cloud products across Abbott’s portfolio. This role leads and directs activities associated with quality, regulatory, and compliance areas of Abbott. Responsible for developing a standard interpretation of regulations for Abbott, facilitating policy development and deployment to the divisions. Actively influence regulations through industry groups and other channels. Provide oversight for FDA communications regarding compliance issues. Provide strategic consulting for the division by interfacing directly with the divisions on policy development and deployment. Develop and assess key metrics. Provide senior management with impact of regulatory changes.

This role will provide oversight and management for the software (digital and embedded) and technical quality organization, ensuring that the quality system requirements for design, validation and qualification for product development and production are effectively established and maintained to meet regulatory requirements.

Work effectively with multiple different divisions and medical device technologies.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsible for:

Quality assurance activities for software and firmware development for health care products, including both medical and non-medical applications

Quality assurance activities for hardware development for health care products.

Creating and maintaining an efficient, highly motivated, quality engineering organization.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:

• Provide overall direction and leadership for validation, design and qualification to assure product quality for application software, embedded firmware and hardware products for medical monitoring systems.
• Develop, implement and improve quality policies, processes and procedures, automated systems and reporting systems.
• Supports continuous product and process improvement through identifying major site quality risks and product quality metrics; leverages metrics to assist in shaping the strategy of the quality engineering department.
• The incumbent must understand the details of the areas involved. Possess strong leadership skills, an overall knowledge of healthcare industry regulations, ability to effectively negotiate and strong communication skills.
• Provide strategic consulting for programs being developed or implemented.
• Facilitate policy development and deployment throughout the corporation.
• Work to achieve program standardization between businesses.
• Develop and assess metrics for each center.
• Lead and facilitate implementation of new regulations.
• Train our various businesses on new requirements for compliance.
• Standardize approach to implementation of new regulations.
• Provide oversight of quality and compliance goals.
• Interface directly with the divisions on policy development and deployment
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Develops process mitigation plans and strategies that are designed to mitigate the risks identified through the Risk Management process, including on-market risk evaluation and assessments. Making decisions on whether or not to take action on market to remedy non-conforming product on-market.
• Utilizes practical knowledge of software development and familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience with Agile/Lean software development lifecycle process
• Complies with worldwide regulations, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Assure line of communication with DVP QA and Senior Leaders on critical quality issues that may result in potential business interruption.
• Assure business continuity in leadership positions and critical roles through talent management planning and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or technical discipline or equivalent experience in software field.
• Master’s degree in a technical discipline ideal.
• Minimum 10 years in Progressive work experience in software related medical device or high technology industries. Minimum 10 years prior management experience.
• Requires technical background and direct experience of product development activities for software and/or hardware for leading edge medical devices.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively to ensure quality and compliance requirements are designed/built into the products.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to travel, including internationally >50% of time.

APPLY NOW:

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$155,300.00 – $310,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

     

DIVISION:

AQR Abbott Quality and Regulatory

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf