Senior SW Test Engineer

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

• Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and result driven software engineer to join our Coronary Therapies R&D team working on innovative products that sustain and improve the lives of patients around the world. 
• Join a fast-growing and talented team, as we invest in a best-in-class software product using best-in-class software practices
• The successful candidate will participate in medical device software verification and validation in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Testing medical device application requires rigor and attention to detail to meet industry and regulatory standards. We’re looking for a motivated and creative SW application test engineer with a focus on quality who has experience with requirements-based software test automation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in the development, review, execution of manual or automated software tests for a Windows based software application
• Design test scenarios following design and requirement documents to ensure intended behavior is verified
• Perform software verification and validation activities using mechanical hardware components and electronic equipment
• Collaborate with SW developers, system engineers, design assurance, project management, and other Quality team members to identify, report, and troubleshoot defects in a detailed, efficient, and timely manner
• Conduct and participate in code reviews that ensure quality of product by following procedures and regulations in test development and execution
• Participate in SW test automation framework and tools development
• Participate in Agile software development process and work towards achieving individual and team goals
• Create project documentation per Quality system requirements
• Use issue tracking tools, software version control tools, requirement management tools in day-to-day work
• Coordinate and collaborate with global team members
• Continuously improve process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.
• Develop and follow functional best practices
• Direct support personnel and project activities.
• Mentor junior engineers in software testing activities/methodologies and domain knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a BS or 3+ years of relevant experience with a MS
• 3 or more years of test automation experience
• Experience in Python and any of the following: C#, Java, C++
• Effective in both verbal and written communication
• Proven technical leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with BDD (Behavior Driven Development) and Gherkin
• Experience in design test infrastructure and select tools for implementation
• Experience with Windows Operating System
• Experience in using tools like Jira, Jama Connect, Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory
• Previous medical device experience
• Previous experience working in an Agile work environment
• Experience in Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC).
• Experience in PowerShell and Python. Testing experience in C#, C++, HTTP, and MQTT.
• Experience with REST API testing tools (e.g. Postman).
• Experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows-based environments.
• Experience with network analysis tools (e.g. tcpdump, nmap, Wireshark).

Requisition ID: 591969

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.