Software Engineer- Test

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Perform Verification Test activities for Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) Software Products. Develop tests for custom medical device applications by creating Test Design/Analysis and Test Implementation/Procedure for the verification of software requirements.  Perform test execution and deliver medical device related Design History File documentation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be responsible for interfacing with a global team of software test engineers in the development of automated tests for custom medical device applications, including Windows, Android and IOS platforms, by creating Test Design/Analysis and Test Implementation/Procedure for the verification of software requirements.  The position will perform test execution and provide associated Design History File documentation. 

Responsibilities include:
- Design and execute project test plans and strategies.
- Determine and onboard mobile testing technologies and decisions.
- Read, analyze, understand product requirements; support requirements reviews.
- Design and execute tests using Automated test tools, as well as Manual test development process, for the verification of software requirements. 
- Establish and maintain traceability from software requirements to verification test design and implementation. 
- Assist the verification lead in workload planning and time estimation. 
- Participate in the technical reviews of software requirements and peer verification test development. 
- Interface with software development engineers on software implementation. 
- Perform test execution and participate in the review of peer test execution.
- Assist development team on debugging and solving issues discovered during test.
- Operate electronics testing equipment.
- Prepare, review, submit, and maintain project/product documentation.

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.
• 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.

ABOUT MEDTRONIC:
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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 can 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. 

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: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Desired profile

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, THE FOLLOWING BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION REQUIRED:  
BA/BS in Computer Science

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 
2+ years of experience

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED 
• 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.
• Proficiency with two or more of the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, Java Script, HTML, VBScript, C#, .NET, Perl, Python, Objective C
• Familiarity and understanding of one or more of the following operating systems: Windows, Android and IOS
• Familiarity and understanding of MS Server technologies (MS SQL, XML/XSLT). 
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall software development methods.  

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 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.
• Design/test experience working with regulated medical devices.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Experience with software version control tools.
• Quality focus, willingness to learn, versatility and adaptability.

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.
• 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.