Senior Quality Development Engineer

Intersystems; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short/Long-term disability and life保险

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

InterSystems is seeking a Senior Quality Development Engineer to help build robust software for the IRIS Data Platforms Health team. You will craft automated tests, design testing tools, and collaborate across teams to ensure features meet customer needs and perform under stress.

Responsibilities include reviewing code, writing test plans, and validating documentation, with a focus on reliability in on-prem and multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to read code critically, finding bugs, weak spots, and performance bottlenecks.
• Enthusiasm for debugging and learning new technical skills.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC).
• Experience with application development, relational databases, and object-oriented development.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with software test tools and automation methodologies.
• Experience with Object-Oriented programming (Java, .Net, C#, C++, Python) or C.
• Experience with Python programming language and Python modules such as pytest, Kubernetes.
• Experience with source control such as Git or Perforce.
• Experience with using AI models, either with prompt engineering or using MCP.
• Effective communication and analytical skills.
• Curiosity and aptitude for acquiring new technical skills and knowledge in a dynamic and highly technical environment.
• Versatility and flexibility.
• Attention to detail and a passion for breaking things.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated functional, load and stress tests to test InterSystems products functionality in on-prem (Linux and Windows) and multi-cloud environment, with focus on configurations and data that fairly represent customer systems.
• Design and establish testing tools and automation infrastructure.
• Develop test scenarios and author and execute test plans.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to provide early feedback on new features.
• Promote product quality by advocating for the customer's point of view as well as verifying that the product meets the customer’s needs.
• Review product source code to inform test design for edge and stress test case development for key areas of the product such as failover and recovery.
• Review the documentation and verify that it is clear and concise. Ensure that the documented procedures are clear and easy to follow.

Skills

Code review

Debugging

SDLC

Cloud platforms

Container tech

Automation testing

Programming languages

Python/pytest

Git/Perforce

AI model experience (MCP)

Communication

Curiosity & learning

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Perforce

Cypress

Playwright

GitLab pipelines

CI/CD tooling

Job description

As a Senior Quality Development Engineer on the InterSystems IRIS® Data Platforms Health team, you will contribute to the development of high quality, robust InterSystems software by uncovering weaknesses and areas for improvement. If you are passionate about software, you will excel in this role by building tools and automation that verify new technologies as well as verifying that these new technologies do not adversely affect existing features. Your strong technical capabilities, curiosity to learn new things, creativity, and resourcefulness are an essential part of InterSystems’ innovation process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop automated functional, load and stress tests to test InterSystems products functionality in on-prem (Linux and Windows) and multi-cloud environment, with focus on configurations and data that fairly represent customer systems
• Design and establish testing tools and automation infrastructure
• Develop test scenarios and author and execute test plans
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to provide early feedback on new features
• Promote product quality by advocating for the customer's point of view as well as verifying that the product meets the customer’s needs
• Review product source code to inform test design for edge and stress test case development for key areas of the product such as failover and recovery
• Review the documentation and verify that it is clear and concise. Ensure that the documented procedures are clear and easy to follow

Qualifications

• Ability to read code critically, finding bugs, weak spots, and performance bottlenecks
• Enthusiasm for debugging and learning new technical skills
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC)
• Experience with application development, relational databases, and object-oriented development
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with software test tools and automation methodologies
• Experience with Object-Oriented programming (Java, .Net, C#, C++, Python) or C
• Experience with Python programming language and Python modules such as pytest, Kubernetes
• Experience with source control such as Git or Perforce
• Experience with using AI models, either with prompt engineering or using MCP
• Effective communication and analytical skills
• Curiosity and aptitude for acquiring new technical skills and knowledge in a dynamic and highly technical environment
• Versatility and flexibility
• Attention to detail and a passion for breaking things

Desirable

• Familiarity with UI (Angular, Typescript, JS) and UI test automation (Cypress/Playwright)
• Technical knowledge of operating systems
• Experience with Windows batch and PowerShell scripts, Unix shell and bash scripts
• Experience with distributed systems and networking
• Experience with GitLab pipelines and continuous integration
• Familiarity with healthcare specifications such as FHIR, HL7 v2, or CDA
• Familiarity with InterSystems products, such as IRIS, ObjectScript, or HealthShare

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field and five years of relevant professional experience or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field and two years relevant professional experience.

InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The company also provides generous employee benefits including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

The estimated base compensation range for this role is:

$92,000—$136,000 USD

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

AI Disclaimer

InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.

Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.

Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), is strictly prohibited during the interview and screening process with InterSystems. Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Department prior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.