Software Quality Assurance Manager
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University of Pittsburgh
Position Information
Date Posted 04/24/2014
Working Title Software Quality Assurance Manager
Job Classification Systems/Programmer III
Department Name 35242-Med-Biomedical Informatics
Job Type Staff
Position Number 0131610
Hiring Range $33,696.00 - $54,600.00
Position Description
The Quality Assurance Manager will join an Agile Scrum development team that is developing products for the MIDAS research network and public health agencies.
The software development team has been developing production-quality software including Web services, end-user applications, and epidemic models for the past decade. Former members have been hired by Amazon, Yahoo and formed a successful startup company. For more information visit .
The software development team works in close collaboration with nationally recognized experts and contributes to academic papers.
We are located off campus, in the Offices on Baum, which is easily accessible via public transportation. Leased parking is also available.
Education Required: B.A. If the degree is not in computer science or technical field, additional work experience is required as described below.
Overall Related Experience Level Required: The applicant should be able to demonstrate significant contributions to a non-trivial software project or demonstrate 1-2
years of experience in testing software.
Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position: (1) excellent technical writing capability. (2) proficiency in a scripting or programming language. (3)a good understanding of the principles of computer science
Experience with running automated tests (e.g., jUnit, Python unittest, selenium) and continuous integration systems are desirable.
The Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) is a research network that has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for the past ten years.
Education Required Baccalaureate
Overall Related Experience Level Required 3-5 years experience
Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position
B.A. in computer science, information science or equivalent field or 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
The applicant ideally should have exposure to both manual and automated testing methods. The applicant should be thorough, detail-oriented and have excellent technical writing capability. Automated testing knowledge (e.g., jUnit, Python unittest, selenium) and continuous integration systems are a plus.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate significant contributions to a non-trivial software project or demonstrate previous practical experience in testing software.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Assignment Category Regular, Full-Time
Percent Effort 100
Scheduled Work Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
If Varied Work Schedule, Please Specify
Work schedule could vary from time-to-time, depending on the project needs.
If Part Time, Actual Standard Weekly Hours
Campus Pittsburgh
University Benefits
The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for all full-time and part-time regular employees including:
o Education benefits and a retirement plan with employer match
o Group medical insurance, life insurance, and optional vision and dental insurance
o Free transit service within Allegheny County for employees of the Oakland campus (Port Authority Transit)
o Time off benefits including vacation, sick and personal time
For more information regarding the University's benefits package, please
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
How did you hear of this position at the University of Pittsburgh?
Career Development Center (CDC)
Chronicle of Higher Education
Commonwealth Workforce Development System (Formerly PA CareerLink)
Currently a University Employee
Pitt Career Services
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Pittsburgh Technology Council
PittSource Search
Referral (Friend, University Employee, etc.), please specify below
Internet Search
Other: (Please specify below)
Please specify from above (if applicable):
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
SampleOptional Documents
Other DocumentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
University of Pittsburgh
Position Information
Date Posted 04/24/2014
Working Title Software Quality Assurance Manager
Job Classification Systems/Programmer III
Department Name 35242-Med-Biomedical Informatics
Job Type Staff
Position Number 0131610
Hiring Range $33,696.00 - $54,600.00
Position Description
The Quality Assurance Manager will join an Agile Scrum development team that is developing products for the MIDAS research network and public health agencies.
The software development team has been developing production-quality software including Web services, end-user applications, and epidemic models for the past decade. Former members have been hired by Amazon, Yahoo and formed a successful startup company. For more information visit .
The software development team works in close collaboration with nationally recognized experts and contributes to academic papers.
We are located off campus, in the Offices on Baum, which is easily accessible via public transportation. Leased parking is also available.
Education Required: B.A. If the degree is not in computer science or technical field, additional work experience is required as described below.
Overall Related Experience Level Required: The applicant should be able to demonstrate significant contributions to a non-trivial software project or demonstrate 1-2
years of experience in testing software.
Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position: (1) excellent technical writing capability. (2) proficiency in a scripting or programming language. (3)a good understanding of the principles of computer science
Experience with running automated tests (e.g., jUnit, Python unittest, selenium) and continuous integration systems are desirable.
The Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) is a research network that has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for the past ten years.
Education Required Baccalaureate
Overall Related Experience Level Required 3-5 years experience
Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position
B.A. in computer science, information science or equivalent field or 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
The applicant ideally should have exposure to both manual and automated testing methods. The applicant should be thorough, detail-oriented and have excellent technical writing capability. Automated testing knowledge (e.g., jUnit, Python unittest, selenium) and continuous integration systems are a plus.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate significant contributions to a non-trivial software project or demonstrate previous practical experience in testing software.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Assignment Category Regular, Full-Time
Percent Effort 100
Scheduled Work Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
If Varied Work Schedule, Please Specify
Work schedule could vary from time-to-time, depending on the project needs.
If Part Time, Actual Standard Weekly Hours
Campus Pittsburgh
University Benefits
The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for all full-time and part-time regular employees including:
o Education benefits and a retirement plan with employer match
o Group medical insurance, life insurance, and optional vision and dental insurance
o Free transit service within Allegheny County for employees of the Oakland campus (Port Authority Transit)
o Time off benefits including vacation, sick and personal time
For more information regarding the University's benefits package, please
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
How did you hear of this position at the University of Pittsburgh?
Career Development Center (CDC)
Chronicle of Higher Education
Commonwealth Workforce Development System (Formerly PA CareerLink)
Currently a University Employee
Pitt Career Services
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Pittsburgh Technology Council
PittSource Search
Referral (Friend, University Employee, etc.), please specify below
Internet Search
Other: (Please specify below)
Please specify from above (if applicable):
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
SampleOptional Documents
Other DocumentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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