Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: ??www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) ??

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.?

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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 - $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com