Staff Software Development Engineer in Testing

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. Our Diabetes division currently has an opportunity for a Lead Software Test Engineer. #software

What You'll Do

• Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process
• Strategically incorporate automated testing into the SDLC
• Evaluate new tools for adoption within the organization
• Develop and Optimize Automation Scripts and Frameworks: Design, code, and manage automation scripts using Python. Focus on enhancing the efficiency and scalability of these scripts across various applications, from data handling to system configurations.
• Automation of Testing Processes: Develop comprehensive automated testing frameworks to support both unit and integration testing. Ensure these frameworks adhere to the rigorous quality standards of the medical industry.
• Implement and Manage CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Agile methodologies, which facilitate regular software updates and integrations without disrupting service quality.
• Automation Solutions Customization: Tailor automation solutions to meet the specific needs of the medical industry, focusing on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Maintenance and Enhancement of Automated Systems: Regularly review and optimize existing automation systems. Identify new opportunities for automation within the company’s processes to reduce manual intervention and increase reliability.
• Collaboration and Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and support to other team members on best practices in automation. Lead automation projects and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Technical Documentation and System Documentation: Produce high-quality documentation for all automated systems and updates. Ensure documentation meets compliance standards required in the medical industry.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience in Software Testing and/or Software Quality Assurance.
• Experience working as Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
• Must be technically strong and have experience testing mobile applications
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience of working in a regulated industry preferred
• Medical Device experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in an agile development environment preferred.
• Experience with embedded systems and integration testing with external systems preferred
• Cyber security, medical mobile applications or cloud computing experience preferred.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Product Development

DIVISION:ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:United States of America : Remote

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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