Software Tester I

Starkey • Eden Prairie, MN

2d

About The Position

This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality software by testing and validating innovative applications and integrated hardware systems that power Starkey’s cutting-edge hearing technologies. It offers strong collaboration with engineering teams, hands-on problem solving, and the opportunity to influence product quality through both manual and automated testing in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies, focused on connecting people and changing lives through hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities globally and operates in more than 100 markets worldwide. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure high quality software products are shipped to end customers by conducting software testing on Starkey Lab’s various software products.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of software test / quality assurance experience
• Understanding of Software development lifecycle principles required.
• High degree of computer literacy required.
• Demonstrated excellent relationship management ability.
• Experience in Window based operating systems and PC’s.
• Ability to work on fast-paced, team-oriented environment, handling multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, communication and test skills required.
• Demonstrate reliability along with the ability to drive for results.
• Able to collaborate and function effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Software Testing on software applications
• Perform system level testing on Starkey’s Software and Hardware systems working either in a team or independently.
• Follow standard Configuration Management practices and utilize a defect tracking tool.
• Tracking quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts
• Resolve and provide solutions to internal and external customer related issues.
• Participate in the development and implementation of structured testing concepts, methodologies and automated testing tools where applicable.
• Provide and promote internal communication between Software Engineering and other functional groups within the organization.
• Interact closely with the Software Engineering development team and assist software developers with problem resolutions.
• Attend project core team meetings
• Release high quality software on time and within budget.
• Provide quality software improvements where Software Test can benefit from.
• Properly handling conflicts and issues in a timely fashion and escalating when necessary.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance plan
• hearing aid benefits
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• paid floating holidays
• paid volunteer service day
• paid paternity and maternity leave
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus based upon performance results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees