Tuesday, April 15, 2008

McKesson - QA Technical Support Engineer 3

Title:QA Technical Support Engineer 3
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Date:4-15-2008
Location:Louisville, CO
Area code:303
Tax term:FULLTIME
Pay rate:Commensurate with experience
Length:Full Time
Position ID:18004
Dice ID:MCKHB
Job description:As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $90 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 18 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.
Information management so powerful that it supports peace of mind. Being part of a Fortune 18 company with over $90 billion in revenue doesn't happen just because you have good business sense. And it doesn't happen overnight. At McKesson Provider Technologies, it takes knowledge and experience. And people like you. People with the passion to make a difference. People with the power to provide comprehensive information systems solutions for the entire continuum of healthcare. And to eliminate inefficiencies and obstacles in healthcare. That's the power to build your future.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The QA Technical Support Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and support of the server environments used to test the Horizon Clinicals Suite of products that are developed in the Louisville, CO office. The selected candidate will have general knowledge of software testing processes in a managed test environment, with specific experience in building and maintaining complex and highly integrated application environments. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate experience in the strategic design, development, and implementation of QA Test Environments to drive efficiency and effectiveness of the QA team. The right candidate for this role will be a intermediate-level Oracle DBA with a mix of QA and possibly some technical support skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

*Installing and configuring software in various platforms across multiple release levels
*Supporting test staff, playing key role in diagnosing and resolving software deployment issues
*Creating strategies, plans, and schedules for the build and maintenance of test environments
*Gathering testing requirements across the organization and implementing as appropriate
*Writes, revises, and verifies quality standards and test procedures for program design and product evaluation to ascertain quality of software
*Tests programs for validity or results, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to established standards.

Minimum Requirements

*5+ years experience in software test environment configuration/and or related
*Understanding of Oracle Database System Administration, including ASM and RAC cluster technology
*Strong SQL, PLSQL, and SQL scripts skills
*Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of the UNIX and LINUX OS, including knowledge of file structure and file manipulation commands
*Experience performing basis system management functions and navigation, including file permissions and access
*Previous shell scripting experience
*Experience using 3rd party DB tools Toad and/or DBVisualizer
*Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and resolving complex test environment configuration issues
*Demonstrated commitment to quality, and teamwork
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
*Basic knowledge of Software Quality Assurances best practices and methodology

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
*1+ years experience using Mercury Quality Center (Test Director)
*1+ years experience using an Automated Testing tool, preferably Mercury Quick Test Pro
*1+ years software testing experience
*Experience in a team lead role, with project planning and execution

Education

4-year degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

COMPANY STATEMENT
McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson - empowering healthcare. Visit www.mckesson.com/careers for more information.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.

AGENCY STATEMENT
No agencies please.

Travel required:unspecified
Telecommute:no

McKesson Provider Technologies