Software Test Engineer II (Northridge, CA)

$80,800 - $121,200/Yr

Medtronic - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Software Test Engineer II at Medtronic plays a crucial role in the quality assurance phase of software development, ensuring that products meet quality standards through the execution of both automated and manual tests. This position involves designing and implementing tests, debugging issues, and defining corrective actions to enhance product quality. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to monitor software development stages and resolve any malfunctions, contributing to the overall mission of improving healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test strategies, plan and test cases
• Collaborate with manager and leads on all aspects of quality
• Use professional concepts and company policies & procedures to solve a wide range of complex problems effectively and efficiently
• Apply QA processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Establish and evolve formal QA processes, ensuring industry-accepted best practices
• Evaluate the functional and non-functional requirements or specs for testability and suitability for automation
• Ensure that products conform to business requirements/company policies, software, quality standards, and established procedures using open-source tools
• Oversee test runs and the investigation of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
• Recommend corrective actions taken at all stages of product life
• Perform thorough regression testing when issues are resolved
• Liaise with developers and product managers to identify system requirements and have customer focused testing approach
• Participate in reviews of technical documentation, such as user manuals and suggest improvements and tests incorporated procedures
• Proofread technical documentation for the Technical Writing and Product Management departments
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies
• Participate in pre-sales and serve as subject matter expert

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree
• Experience in Medical device industry
• Familiarity with HIPAA / FDA compliance
• Device testing experience
• Hands-on automation scripting experience in Java/Python
• Strong knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) methodologies and tools with demonstrated experience in an automation role
• 4+ years of QA testing, including creating test artifacts and reporting defects
• 4+ years of strong automation testing experience, preferably in Python
• Strong knowledge of Agile testing methodologies with Jira and best practices
• Knowledge and a full understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and adapt to new challenges, both as an individual and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Medical device industry
• Familiarity with HIPAA / FDA compliance
• Device testing experience
• Hands-on automation scripting experience in Java/Python
• Strong knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) methodologies and tools with demonstrated experience in an automation role
• 4+ years of QA testing, including creating test artifacts and reporting defects
• 4+ years of strong automation testing experience, preferably in Python
• Strong knowledge of Agile testing methodologies with Jira and best practices
• Knowledge and a full understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and adapt to new challenges, both as an individual and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)