Senior Software Test Engineer - Medical Devices (Regulated)

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company); Limerick; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Limerick is hiring a Senior Software Test Engineer to perform verification and validation for medical devices/systems within an R&D team. You will design and execute system, integration and regression tests, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the software development lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on testing of software, hardware and firmware, strong communication skills, and experience with Agile/Scrum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 8 years' relevant industry and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies in software development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• ISTQB Foundation/Advanced Certification, Scrum Master Certification and/or experience in Test Automation.
• Take initiatives outside of day-to-day tasks, ability to self-direct, manage own work/timelines and ability to lead the test validation activities.
• Experience within an FDA regulated industry would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing requirements and the creation of verification & validation plans, protocols, reports and traceability matrixes.
• Hands-on testing of new product features including software, hardware, and firmware validation.
• Performing end-to-end testing of the product, including system, integration, and regression level testing.
• Identify and track defects/SCR as well as troubleshooting customer complaints to resolution.
• Providing test/V&V estimates for the project.
• Ensuring that all identified issues are triaged/investigated for the project.
• Identification/implementation of process improvements and applying testing best practices.
• Identifying/ensuring the setup of any required test environments to complete any validation related activities.
• Reviewing software related documentation for the project.
• Providing regular test/V&V updates to the R&D team and key stakeholders.
• Mentoring other members of the team on best practices, process and problem solving.
• Responsible for general lab/instrument setup, configuration and general up-keep.
• As required, help grow engineering teams by interviewing and getting involved in hiring process.

Skills

Agile & Scrum

ISTQB Certification

Scrum Master Certification

Test Automation

Software testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering or CS

Job description

BD in Limerick is hiring a Senior Software Test Engineer to perform verification and validation for medical devices/systems within an R&D team. You will design and execute system, integration and regression tests, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the software development lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on testing of software, hardware and firmware, strong communication skills, and experience with Agile/Scrum.