Principal Software Engineer- Test Automation Architect

Job Description

Guide project test engineering decisions and direction. Work closely with developers and Systems Engineers to understand the specifics of the Application, Cloud based/Web 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 Cloud based 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.Education: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.Required Experience:14+ years of Software industry experience.Required Skills/Competencies:12+ years of industry experience in Software development and/or TestProficiency with two or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, Java Script, HTML, VBScript, C#, .NET, Perl, Python, Objective C4+ years of experience in Software/Test framework Design & architecture Experience using BDD test tools frameworks like SpecFlow, Cucumber, or Gherkin.Experience developing automated tests web, mobile, applications hosted on cloud.Experience using tools like Selenium, Protractor, or Coded UI.Understanding of HTML, CSS, SQL, Hadoop, XML/XSLT, JSON.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 one or more of the following operating systems: Windows, Android and IOSFamiliarity 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.Preferred Skills/Competencies:Design/test experience working with regulated medical devices.Experience working within a regulated environment.Local language test experienceExperience with software version control tools.Quality focus, willingness to learn, versatility and adaptability.About MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives.Help us shape the future.Whatever your specialty or ambitions, you can make a difference at Medtronic both in the lives of others and your career. Join us in our commitment to take healthcare Further, Together.,

Keyskills :
javaagilejavascriptsqllinuxvisual source safetest designvisual studioproject teamsmedical devicesversion controltest engineeringframework designtest development