Principal Software Engineer in Test

Company: Medtronic GmbH
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Thisposition has the responsibility and authority to lead the development ofstrategies and to develop and perform test automation verification &validation activities for software and systems to ensure Medtronic's cuttingedge medical products meet our user's needs and our quality and reliabilitystandards.This position requiresapplication of technical expertise to independently determine and developapproaches to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity andcreativity.Work is performed underlimited direction. TheRestorative Therapies Group develops life-restoring therapies and healthcaresolutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applyingclinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiencyof procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes. A Day in the Life The Principal Software Engineer in Test isresponsible for leading and contributing to the development of test automationfor cutting edge products used in the medical field.Specific tasks include: -- Providetechnical leadership and mentoring to other software engineers. -- Leadand initiate improvements on processes, test strategies and approaches. -- Lead activities related to defining,selecting partners and leading outsourced projects and requests for proposals. -- Coordinates with other Medtronic business unitson test automation initiatives and best practices. -- Design, develop, test, maintain and document/validatesoftware testing components and applications. -- Participatein all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements,design, usability, risk assessment, and testing execution. -- Contributeto the completion of work group objectives through building relationships andconsensus to reach agreements on assignments. -- Interface and collaborate withcross-functional groups. -- Participatein defect tracking and analysis. -- Troubleshoot, debug,maintain, and support existing products. -- Effectivelycommunicate findings, problems and solutions to project teams and stakeholders. -- Collaborateand maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholdersincluding playing a consultative and educational role across departments. -- Manageprojects requiring delegation of work and review of work products. -- Follow Medtronic Navigation productdevelopment standards and practices.
Must Have: MinimumRequirements EDUCATION REQUIRED: -- BS / BA degree YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED -- Proficient in scriptingand/or programming in python, C/C++ or similar languages -- Working knowledge ofsoftware design, development, debug and test practices. -- Oral and writtencommunication skills. -- Ability to work in a teamenvironment.Nice to Have -- Advanced Engineering degree -- Proven leadership skillsand mentoring capabilities -- Experience with testautomation including GUI, integration, reliability and designing and implementingtest automation frameworks. -- Software development ortesting experience in the medical industry or other regulated industry. -- Able to handle multipletasks/projects and manage priorities. -- Strong knowledge of modern,iterative software design processes and development practices including agileand test-driven development. -- Excellent written andverbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectivelywith business and technical audiences. -- Unix/Linux experience -- C++ and/or scriptinglanguage (Python, Perl, Shell) experience -- Experience in one or moreof the following: SQL, STL XML, Qt, Boost, RabbitMQ, OpenGL, Selenium,continuous integration and other technical tools. -- Experience developing and/ortesting GUI applications and Medical Devices -- Project management skillsincluding planning, estimation and requirements management. -- Self-motivated with strongproblem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. -- Experience working withoff-shore teams. -- Understanding of FDAQuality System Regulations (QSR).
  About Medtronic
  
  
  Together, 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.
  
  Physical Job Requirements
  
  The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) Additional Information
  • Travel: No Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here .

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