Automation framework ownership: Architect and enhance reusable, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks; establish coding standards, review automation code, and drive reliable execution across releases.
Test design and development: Translate requirements and risk areas into effective automated test scenarios, reusable components, and maintainable regression suites.
CI/CD integration: Integrate automated test execution, reporting, and quality gates into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines and support reliable, repeatable release validation.
Mentoring and coaching: Mentor engineers in Appium, automation design, coding practices, debugging, and test strategy; provide constructive reviews and coach the team to improve technical capability, quality ownership, and engineering discipline.
Agile metrics and continuous improvement: Use sprint predictability, automation coverage, test pass rate, defect leakage, cycle time, escaped-defect trends, and related Agile engineering metrics to identify bottlenecks, communicate quality health, and drive measurable improvement without using metrics as individual performance measures.
AI enablement and AI thinking: Identify and implement responsible AI-assisted opportunities across test design, automation development, failure triage, defect analysis, test-data generation, regression optimization, and reporting; evaluate outcomes critically for accuracy, traceability, security, and applicability within a regulated engineering environment.
Version Control: Proficiency in using version control systems like Git is essential for managing and collaborating on automation scripts.
Databases and SQL: Understanding databases and SQL is helpful for accessing and manipulating data during testing.
Debugging and Troubleshooting: Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills are necessary to identify and fix issues in automation scripts and test environments.
Performance, Security, and Regression Testing: Experience in these types of testing, particularly in an automated context, can be a significant advantage.
Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze requirements, identify potential issues, and design effective test strategies is crucial.
Attention to Detail: Thoroughness and attention to detail are essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of automation scripts and test results.
Problem-Solving: The ability to diagnose and resolve issues in automation scripts, test environments, or software under test is vital.
Required Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Sciences, Biotechnology, Bio-Medical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from a premium institute.
Preferred: Maters in Engineering or master’s in technology computer sciences, Biotechnology, Bio-Medical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from a premium institute.
8 - 12 years of Software industry experience.
Advanced, hands-on experience with Appium for mobile application test automation, including framework development, element identification, synchronization, debugging, execution, and reporting across Android and iOS.
5+ years of experience designing and architecting software test automation frameworks, with demonstrated ownership of scalable solutions and automation strategy.
Strong programming and automation-scripting fundamentals, including object-oriented design, reusable component development, debugging, and code reviews.
C#/.NET experience is good to have; experience with Java or another relevant automation language is also valuable.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining automated tests for mobile applications and validating integrations with embedded systems.
Strong experience with mobile automation tools and ecosystems, with Appium as the primary required tool; exposure to Selenium, SeeTest, or equivalent tools is beneficial.
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.
Strong working knowledge of Android and iOS platforms, mobile application behavior, device/emulator management, and mobile test-environment troubleshooting.
Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall software development methods.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach engineers, conduct effective automation code and design reviews, share technical knowledge, and raise team capability.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery and quality metrics, with the ability to interpret trends, connect measures to delivery and product risk, and use data to guide team-level continuous improvement.
AI-first problem-solving mindset and practical understanding of how AI-assisted techniques can improve verification productivity and quality, including appropriate human oversight, validation of outputs, data protection, and responsible use.
Ability to test, analyze, and solve technical problems.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Design/test experience working with regulated medical devices, preferred.
Experience working within a regulated environment is preferred.
Local language test experience is preferred.
Experience with software version control tools is preferred.
Quality focus, willingness to learn, versatility and adaptability.
Nice to Have
Experience in regulated medical-device software testing and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, including test setup, device communication, integration validation, and troubleshooting; web application automation experience is also beneficial.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written, organizational, and communication skills is required, and have a flexible and team-oriented attitude.
Self-motivated and positive
Ability to quickly establish credibility with all levels of customer base.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
-
- This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
