Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Birth Control Pharmacist
About the Role
Fully remote | Full time | Flexible hours
This role is open to candidates living in: CA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, or NY
Our parent company, EmpoweRx, Inc, is dedicated to promoting public health services and products at pharmacies, with a focus on technology. Our goal at Birth Control Pharmacist is to empower individuals to take charge of their health through the use of innovative technology solutions. We are excited to expand the solutions we offer to include technology, which is made possible by federal funding from the CDC and NIH.
As the Software Development Engineer in Test with Birth Control Pharmacist, you will work closely with a small team of software engineers, product owner, UX/UI designer, UX researcher, and others to develop a user-informed software solution used by patients and pharmacists to improve access to birth control. You will be a member of a small and agile team, and you will play a crucial role in shaping the company's technological foundation and organization. You will have the ability to take ownership of projects, work autonomously, and thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute testing strategies, test plans, test cases, and automated scripts to ensure software requirements are met
Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and best practices
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT)
Assist in troubleshooting production issues and replicating customer-reported defects in testing environments.
Monitor application performance and run performance tests to ensure scalability under different load testings.
Report quality metrics and test results to management and stakeholders.
Review release notes and product documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Provide feedback to the development team on potential improvements in the software design to ensure better testability.
Work closely with engineering, product owner, and stakeholders to understand customer and business requirements
Flex to assist with software development as needed
Maintain HIPAA/patient confidentiality. Compliance with laws, regulations, and policies is a condition of employment and an element of job performance.
Required Qualifications
Must legally reside in the US and all work must be completed in the US (due to federal funding requirements). This role is open to candidates living in: CA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, or NY.
Birth Control Pharmacist participates in the E-Verify program.
5+ years of experience with software engineering and quality assurance engineering in the healthcare industry
Self-motivated, dedicated, and driven to succeed in a small team environment.
Able to easily shift focus with changing priorities.
Good debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Find, record, document, and track bugs.
Experience with performance testing tools (e.g. LoadRunner or JMeter).
Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments (AWS).
Understanding of database management systems and SQL for data verification.
Experience with version control and collaboration tools (e.g. Git, Bitbucket)
Strong communication skills for documenting test results and interacting with cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript to build and run automated test scripts.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG), and frameworks.
Experience with bug tracking and project management tools.
Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and version control systems like Git.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certification in software testing or quality assurance (ISTQB, CSTE, or similar).
Experience working with healthcare providers (especially pharmacists) preferred, but not necessary
Passion for reproductive rights
Salary Range
Note: Birth Control Pharmacist participates in the E-Verify program.
$100-130k for 1 FTE ($48.08/hour to $62.50/hour)
Health, dental and vision coverage
Paid holidays and time off policies