Principal Eng, V&V

Zvh; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter's Front Line Care team in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Engineer (Test) to shape test strategy, automate, and ensure quality across platforms for medical products.

You will collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams, leading testing for new products and sustaining engineering, in a hands-on, outcomes-driven role based at the BRD facility in India.

Qualifications

• Excellent test analysis, design and implementation skills for product development.
• Strong object-oriented development and design knowledge.
• Hands-on with Python, automation tools and CI/CD (Azure DevOps/Bitbucket).
• Experience with TDD/BDD and cloud tech (Azure).
• Healthcare domain understanding and quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead test analysis, design and automation framework development across platforms.
• Review and approve test deliverables for releases/projects.
• Implement TDD and BDD practices.
• mentor V&V team members and guide development/test teams on design and development.
• Represent V&V in core team meetings and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Test Lead

Object-Oriented design

Python

Azure DevOps

Selenium

BDD

TDD

Cloud - Azure

Django/Express Java Spring Boot

Tools

Azure DevOps

Bitbucket

Express

Java Spring Boot

Django

Selenium

Python

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person- regardless of who they are or where they are from- deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job- you will find purpose and pride.

Posting Title

Principal Engineer (Test) Front Line Care

Your Role at Baxter

Baxter's Front Line Care business is a 1.1B$ business comprising of Connected monitoring, Respiratory health, Cardiology, Intelligent diagnostic groups. The products, used by clinicians in acute and ambulatory care settings globally.

Position Overview

A Principal Engineer (Test) for V&V will be responsible for formulating Test Analysis, Test strategy , Automation framework, Drive Test quality improvements Across Platforms, New Product development and sustaining engineering catering to our portfolio. The successful candidate will possess solid 'hands-on' technical abilities, an excitement and energy for product development, and a passion for their work and the impact it has on meeting the needs of patients. This position does not have any direct reports. You will need to work collaboratively with R&D and cross functions. The role is located in the BRD facility in Bangalore India.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 10-15 years of experience in Test / V&V Activities with Minimum of 3-5 years as a Test Lead for a medical product
• Responsible for the Test analysis, Test design ,Design of automation framework, Develop automation scripts, make design choices for new product development, sustenance activities, field issue resolution etc.
• Reviews and approves the test deliverables for releases/Project
• Solid understanding and implementation of TDD & BDD
• Demonstrates customer focus by ensuring quality of releases and timely resolution of field reported issues
• Identifies key module/product level technical risks and assists in developing mitigation and recovery plan
• Provides guidance to development and test teams with respect to overall design and development.
• Leads and coaches/Mentors V&V team members in the team.
• Drives the application of principles of SDLC and methodologies like IEC62304, Lean/Agile, CI, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, refactoring and testing techniques.
• Represents V&V function in core team meetings.

Qualifications / Experience and/or Background

• Excellent Test analysis, design and implementation skills (preferably for a product ground up)
• Strong Object-Oriented development and design knowledge and experience
• Deep understanding of technology & test development principles: a. Analysis and Design: Object oriented architecture, Design Patterns b. Programming Languages like Python etc. c. Development and Continuous Integration tools like Azure DevOps, BitBucket etc. d. Hands on working in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) e. Web framework : Express, Java Spring boot, Django f. Automation tools/Languages : Selenium, Python
• Exposure and Hands on working knowledge in TDD & BDD
• Exposure and Hands on working knowledge in Cloud technologies (Azure)
• Demonstrated success in delivering results on technical challenges on enterprise products.
• Good understanding of Healthcare domain (regulations and standards) and Medical software development process.

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent communication, inter-personal and leadership skills
• Firm decision maker and shall possess good influencing skills
• Openness to collaborate in interest of project/organization.
• Proactive and self-driven, possesses due sense of urgency
• Shall possess systems mindset and good problem-solving abilities.
• Working with multisite teams, Quality conscious and Process & customer Oriented
• Coaching capabilities.
• Worked in Global environment

A Career That Matters

Baxter's employees are united in a mission to save and sustain lives. We are passionate about applying scientific innovation to meet the needs of the millions of people worldwide who depend on our medically necessary therapies and technologies. We focus on increasing access to healthcare, innovating in crucial areas of unmet need, and pursuing creative collaborations that bring our mission to life for patients every day.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.