[Hiring] Senior Software QA Engineer @Stanford Health Care

Role Description

The Senior IT Software Application Specialist will independently design improved application workflows, feature designs, and testing protocols. This role supports core functions of IT systems and services for Stanford Medicine.

• Evaluate the latest in QA and testing software and solutions to bring new tools to the team.
• Technically proficient in all areas of supported software, focusing on design, function, and performance.
• Create and manage application-specific workflows, such as triaging customer requests and tracking workflow progress.
• Lead the use of Agile best practices, acting as product owner for some applications.
• Present data service analytics, issue reports, and application performance metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in information technology or business-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) or more years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of internet/web tools, software development, scripting languages, and database design and use.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of common web technologies, including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Strong understanding of common database technologies, SQL, relational design, normalization, and no-SQL databases.
• Very strong logical processing ability to deduce points of failure in complex systems.
• Ability to use visual thinking, storyboards, and sketching to communicate designs.
• Meticulous sense of detail and ability to seek out simple solutions to complex design challenges.
• Strong interest in lean and agile user-centered approaches and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work on multiple overlapping projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong shell scripting skills.
• Ability to engage actively in complex discussions and negotiate on behalf of others.
• Ability to handle confrontation with professionalism and manage disputes appropriately.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and interpret results.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Benefits

• Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $64.63 - $85.65 per hour.
• The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.