Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the LifeSenior Software Engineer in Test for the R&D Engineering function of Medtronic Engineering and Innovation Center R&D facility. The individual will operate in all phases and contribute to all activities of the software development process. Candidate must be willing to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking, team environment. The Senior Test Engineer frequently interacts with Tech Lead, other developers, V&V engineers, internal partners and stakeholders concerning estimations, design, implementation or requirement clarifications, works closely with global sites.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned
- Guide project test engineering decisions and direction.
- Work closely with developers and Systems Engineers to understand the specifics of the Application, architecture & operating platform on which the Application would run and due considerations
- Read, analyze, understand product requirements; support requirements reviews.
- Take the high level requirements and independently complete test development per the defined processes.
- Design and execute project test plans and strategies.
- Determine and onboard application testing technologies and decisions.
- Design and execute tests using automated test tools, as well as Manual test development process, for the verification of software requirements.
- Learn and understand software standards for Medical devices, ex. IEC62304.
- Support test infrastructure set up and test tool development; such as test tools, stubs, Hardware/Firmware simulators and emulators.
- Establish and maintain traceability from software requirements to verification test design and implementation.
- Participate in the technical reviews of software requirements and peer verification test development.
- Interface with software development engineers on software implementation.
- Assist development team on debugging and solving issues discovered during test.
- Prepare, review, submit, and maintain project/product documentation.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, mentoring, and software engineering best practices to junior software engineers.
- Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will increase team velocity.
- Maintain, improve and design new software tools.
- Work under general direction and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Required: Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Sciences, Bio-Technology, Bio-Medical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from a premium institute.
- Preferred: Maters in Engineering or Masters in Technology Computer Sciences, Bio-Technology, Bio-Medical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from a premium institute.
- 8+ years of Software industry experience.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, , Java Script, Groovy, Python, Objective C or any equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in Software/Test framework Design & architecture
- Experience using BDD test tools frameworks like SpecFlow, Cucumber, or Gherkin is an advantage
- Experience developing manual / automated tests for mobile and web applications. Also, Embedded Java is good to have.
- Experience using tools like Appium, Selenium.
- Familiarity and understanding of one or more of the following tools: Visual Studio, Automated test tool Microsoft Test Manager, Web based applications, Eclipse, Visual Source Safe, and Requisite Pro.
- Familiarity and understanding of the following operating systems: Android and IOS
- Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall software development methods.
- Ability to work on cross-functional project teams comprised of software verification and development engineers, system engineers, human factor engineers and quality engineers.
- Ability to test, analyze, and solve technical problems.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Design/test experience working with regulated medical devices, preferred.
- Experience working within a regulated environment is preferred.
- Local language test experience is preferred.
- Experience with software version control tools is preferred.
- Quality focus, willingness to learn, versatility and adaptability.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, Bio-Technology, Bio-Medical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of software industry experience
- Proficiency with one or more languages: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python, Objective-C
- 5+ years experience in software/test framework design and architecture
- Experience developing manual and automated tests for mobile and web applications
- Experience using Appium and Selenium
- Familiarity with BDD tools/frameworks (SpecFlow, Cucumber, Gherkin)
- Familiarity with tools: Visual Studio, Microsoft Test Manager, Eclipse, Visual Source Safe, Requisite Pro
- Familiarity with Android and iOS operating systems
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methods
- Ability to work on cross-functional teams and solve technical problems
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
- Design/test experience with regulated medical devices and working in regulated environments
- Local language test experience
- Experience with software version control tools
- Master's degree in relevant engineering field
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is consistently described as a strong part of the total rewards package. Mental health resources, critical illness coverage, and wellness supports broaden the overall health offering.
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What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
