Supervisor, Software Test Engineering

GROW WITH US:  

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control  -IQ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery.

But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/

WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office two -three days per week but may vary depending on business demands. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

This position combines hands-on technical leadership in software testing with people management skills to deliver high-quality software testing solutions. Key responsibilities include establishing testing standards, tracking metrics, ensuring alignment with company goals, collaborating with senior management, and maintaining clear communication across teams to deliver high-quality software testing solutions.

The Supervisor of Software Test Engineering at Tandem are also responsible for:

• Designs, develops, modifies, supports, and tests automated test software and software tools.
• Identifies and incorporates appropriate framework and tools to automate software testing.
• Identifies opportunities in software process, discusses with peers, and implements proposals to address gaps.
• Responsible for automated test software design specifications, interface descriptions, and other software documentations; may act as documentation owner for projects.
• Provides estimates of effort and timelines to management.
• Performs manager duties when manager is absent or out of office.
• Conducts yearly performance appraisals for team members.
• Responsible for the training, mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Manages source code effectively using Source Code Management (SCM) tools (e.g. SVN, git, Source Tree), processes and procedures.
• Independently diagnoses, replicates and addresses build and deployment issues.
• Confirms completion of required training plan before assuming job responsibilities.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in leadership or equivalent role. Preferably, leading and coordinating activities between testers and developers.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the field of automated test software or in a related area.
• A minimum of 1 year in software/quality assurance testing, minimum or equivalent experience.
• Ability to effectively mentor/coach others to review and critique requirements for testability.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple priorities and complete assignments on time and with minimal errors.
• Proficient with formal software test methodologies.
• Proficient knowledge of at least one embedded or cloud-based programming language, preferably javascript, C or C#.
• Familiar with common test frameworks and automation tools, preferably selenium web driver, jasmine, mocha, Appium.
• Able to work independently and deliver high quality work product without close supervision.
• Able to articulate work assignments and direct the work of more junior team members.
• Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.
• Able to effectively convey information related to work product and lead group discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead work teams.
• Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)