Software Development Test Engineer II

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 in Alameda, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Lead Software Test Engineer. WHAT YOU LL DO Complete software testing and activities in conjunction for user stories within the Agile SDLC process Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release Mentor and provide day to day guidance to the junior members of the software test team. Review work to ensure compliance and quality 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU LL BRING Required Bachelor s degree, or equivalent experience, in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline. 4 years experience in Software Testing and/or Software Quality Assurance. 4 years experience of working in a regulated industry 1 year 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 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.