Software Test Automation Manager - Electrophysiology

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The OPAL HDx Mapping System is a 3D mapping and navigation system and is an effective diagnostic tool for cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures. It provides real-time visualization of intracardiac catheters and a display of 3D cardiac maps in selected formats in minimally invasive procedures to assist the physician in identifying the origin of the arrhythmia within the heart chamber. As a physician probes the heart with a catheter, the system generates an accurate anatomical model of the chamber. High-performance rendering and algorithmic techniques are vital to creating a stunning view and providing the physician with instant feedback.

About This Role:

The hands-on software test manager is responsible for leading a team of software automation test engineers for developing tools and automation solutions for OPAL Mapping System software and integrations to ensure product quality and compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards. The responsibility includes, but is not limited to, collaborating closely with other R&D managers, the development and product management teams and coordinates with cross-functional teams throughout the product development and test lifecycle. Leads automation test strategic planning and testing methodologies for multiple projects and drive for continuous improvement in testing processes for best practices. The successful manager will provide technical direction, mentoring and coaching to staff and foster an environment of creative employee engagement.

Managing a team and provides technical guidelines to team members for automation testing and innovations, working closely with managers, test leads and engineers worldwide. This involves developing test cases and test protocols for diverse software components, including user interface, algorithms, clinical features and back-end data handling. Manage and direct resources and projects that require all levels of testing. The automation testing scope include writing or updating test cases, execution of tests, and interacting with a variety of electronic equipment in the lab.  Our tools include ELK, Jira, Jama, Jenkins, and Squish.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a team of software automation test engineers. Responsible for recruiting, guiding, coaching, and developing staff and drive best practices.

• Define test objectives, scope, and strategies to ensure the quality of the product by proving system functionality, verify business and user requirements are met in Electrophysiology domain area and comply with company policies and procedures.

• Drive functional initiatives, delivers high quality functional deliverables. Review defects, test cases, test protocols and reports. Hands-on execution of test cases/test protocols on need basis.

• Responsible for review and/or approval of design history file documentation in support of design controls.

• Lead a team of employees for achievement business goals and ensure design deliverables are met and can be released. Evaluate testing progress for projects to meet key milestones.

• Interacts with internal/external customers, responding to requests.

• Assist to develop and monitor department budgets, equipment, schedules, and resources.

• Work cross-functionally and within R&D teams in identifying new capabilities, solutions and resolving technical issues.

• Provide clear communication to stakeholders at key technical updates and phase reviews.

• Collaborate with cross functional partners to support the development team, project planning, and the decision-making process.

What we’re looking for in you:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree along with 7+ years of software test engineer or related experience or 5+ years with a master’s degree or advanced degree, preferably BS/MS in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent. 3+ years management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.

• Experience with design and development of test automation frameworks.

• Strong programming experience is required such as Python, MATLAB, C or C++.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, both as a leader of teams and as a leader of projects both strategically and resourcefully.

• In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle and test methodology.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills.

• Proven leadership skills in software testing.

• A strong product quality and test lead experience preferably in medical device domain.

• Working knowledge of test automation under Linux/Unix environment.

• A natural attention to detail and a penchant for organizing and documenting.

• A good learner who can master complex software and quickly adapt to new tools and technologies.

• Experience working in Agile Scrum development environment.

• Demonstrated experience communicating both technical and non-technical information across teams and departments.

• Follow company policy regarding ISO and FDA documentation and compliance for medical device.

About our product Rhythmia Mapping System

http://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/cardiac-mapping-system.html

Requisition ID: 596874

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