Senior Software Test Engineer

Senior Software Test Engineer

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test strategies and plans to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior testers, and drive continuous improvement in test processes.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Design, implement, and maintain manual test cases for software applications.
• Develop test plans, test scripts, and test data for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with software developers and product owners to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and track defects, work with development teams for timely resolution.
• Lead and mentor junior test engineers, providing guidance and technical expertise.
• Continuously improve testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in reviews and ensure best practices in software quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO for medical devices).

Required knowledge and experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation.
• Experience in testing software for medical devices or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• ISTQB or similar certification.
• Education:
• Required: - B. E or B. Tech in Computer Sciences, Electronics or Electrical Engineer.
• Preferred: - M. E or M. Tech in Computer Sciences, Electronics or Electrical Engineer.

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.

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.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.