Senior Engineer, Software Testing (m/f/d)

Stryker; Freiburg (Elbe); On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Senior Engineer in Software Test to lead testing activities for features or projects, mentor engineers, and shape test strategies across modules and full systems. The role requires strong English communication, Python knowledge, and experience with regulatory standards in medical devices.

You will collaborate across product, architecture, development, DevOps, and testing teams in an Agile environment, defining tests, planning, and risk analysis to ensure robust software

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience in software testing (manual and automated).
• Knowledge of Python for test automation.
• Experience with test strategy, test case development, and software testing methods.
• Experience with risk analysis across the system and software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in software test methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, development, DevOps, and testing teams to design testing approaches.
• Collaborate with product management in Agile/Scrum to develop tests.
• Provide in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues and manage risks.
• Provide software test solutions for functional and non-functional quality.
• Drive test effort estimation, planning and risk analysis for features or projects.
• Create manual/automation procedures and documentation for end-user operation.
• Design and develop test platforms for new and existing complex products.
• Provide mentoring and trainings as needed.
• Participate in software design reviews to mentor engineers and reinforce best practices.
• Optimize and maintain best test processes and practices.
• Liaise between junior and senior engineers.
• Ensure QA and testing activities throughout the software life cycle with proper documentation.

Skills

English communication

Python

Manual & automated testing

Test strategy & planning

Software risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Propose solutions

Education

Bachelor of Science in software engineering or computer science

Job description

What you will do:

We need a highly motivated and skilled Senior Engineer in Software Test who is passionate about using modern software engineering and testing principles to deliver robust applications to our global users. The Senior Engineer will plan the schedule and manage test activities for features or projects as well as evaluate standards and special software. The Senior Engineer, Software Test may work with outsourced design partners, review and mentor less experienced engineers’ deliverables and have a holistic understanding of tests for modules, sub-systems, and the fully integrated system. This position will define, design, implement, and maintain engineering test equipment, test strategies, test software and specifications for sub-systems and complete software systems. This is a role responsible for carrying out various tasks to ensure our software test approaches are effectively and efficiently designed, implemented, and maintained for both legacy and new development.

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in software test methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Collaborate with team members across product, architecture, development, DevOps, and testing teams in designing testing approaches.
• Collaborate with product management teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to develop a comprehensive set of tests.
• Able to provide in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues, anticipate risks and ensure timely management escalation
• Provide software test solutions for both functional and non-functional software quality.
• Drive test effort estimation, test planning and risk analysis activities for features or projects.
• Create manual/automation procedure and process documentation to enable end-users to successful operate system software.
• Design and develop test platforms for new and existing complex products from concept to implementation.
• Provide mentoring and trainings as needed
• Participate in the software technical design reviews to mentor less experienced engineers as well as reinforce best design practices.
• Optimize, improve & maintain best test process and practices
• Liaise between less experienced Engineers and Staff and above Engineers.
• Ensure all quality assurance and testing activities are conducted throughout the software life cycle and that the results are documented per the Quality Management System.

What you need:

• B.S. of Engineering in software engineering/computer science or related discipline with 3 or more years of software testing experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of regulatory standards applicable to medical device and software development life cycle: 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Demonstrated experience in software testing, both manual and automated testing.
• Demonstrated experience in the following: test strategy, test case development, software testing methods, software risk analysis across the complete system and software development practices.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams beyond own group (Process/Project Stakeholder)
• Demonstrated experience in identifying process gaps and implementing improvements in respected zones and correct/improve processes
• Demonstrated experience in proposing solutions rather than problems

Who we want:

• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• User-focused creators. Engineers who design with the user in mind, developing software that helps change patients’ lives.
• Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues
• Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.