JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:India > Mumbai : BKC Building
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
