Lead Software Test Engineer - Medical Devices Automation

Medtronic; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contribution

Family healthcare coverage

Continuous professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Medtronic is hiring a Principal Software Test Engineer in Galway to lead automation efforts for implantable cardiac device software. You will design scalable frameworks, drive test strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes strong coding in Java/C#/JavaScript/Python, hands-on automation, and mentoring teammates within a hybrid Galway-based setup with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience, or 2+ years with advanced degree.
• Hands-on test automation with Appium and Selenium.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement test automation solutions and frameworks.
• Lead test strategy, plans, and execution for product verification.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and DevOps to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

7+ years of experience

Test automation

Appium

Selenium

Java

C#

JavaScript

Python

Test strategy

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Level 8 NFQ) in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

Appium

Selenium

Job description

Medtronic is hiring a Principal Software Test Engineer in Galway to lead automation efforts for implantable cardiac device software. You will design scalable frameworks, drive test strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes strong coding in Java/C#/JavaScript/Python, hands-on automation, and mentoring teammates within a hybrid Galway-based setup with a competitive package.