Senior Enterprise Software Test Engineer

Medtronic plc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible benefits

MIP incentive plan

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Sr. Software Test Engineer - Automation to strengthen the Affera Mapping and Ablation System software team.

You will design and implement automated tests, collaborate across software, hardware, and quality teams, and help ensure regulatory compliance and product reliability. The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong Python/C#/C++ skills, and expertise with UI automation tools and test automation frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in software testing/automation.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, or C++.
• Experience testing Web/Desktop applications.
• Experience with UI automation tools (Ranorex, Appium, Katalon, Squish).
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Experience with V&V processes and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience collaborating in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for complex software systems.
• Create automated tests to verify software requirements and product reliability.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and quality engineering teams.
• Evaluate new automation tools to improve testing efficiency.
• Analyze workflows to identify coverage gaps and improve test coverage.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards and quality processes.
• Maintain multiple hardware and software test configurations.
• Diagnose and fix software defects with development teams.

Skills

Automation testing

Python

C#

C++

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional collaboration

Test strategy

Education

Bachelors in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Ranorex

Appium

Katalon

Squish

Git

Hardware debugging tools

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first – developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Software Test Engineer - Automation to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices. You will be an integral member of the Affera Software Team, working on cutting‑edge technology in the electrophysiology field. In this role, you will contribute to the development and validation of innovative medical technology by designing and implementing robust automated testing solutions. You will collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and quality engineering teams to ensure software functionality meets product and regulatory requirements. You will analyze workflows, identify potential quality risks, develop automated test strategies, and support continuous improvement of the software development and verification lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for complex software systems.
• Develop automated tests to verify software requirements and ensure product reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including software, systems, hardware, and quality engineering.
• Investigate and implement new automation tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency.
• Analyze software workflows and identify areas for improved testing coverage.
• Apply software development lifecycle processes and verification best practices.
• Create and maintain detailed test protocols and documentation.
• Execute automated and manual tests to verify system functionality.
• Diagnose and debug software issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards and quality processes.
• Maintain multiple hardware and software test configurations.
• Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.
• Participate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives related to testing and automation.

Required knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science software engineering or equivalent with 8 to 12 years of relevant experience. Bio-Medical expertise will be preferred.
• Strong programming experience in languages such as Python, C# or C++.
• Experience testing on Web / Desktop Applications.
• Experience with UI automation tools such as Ranorex, Appium, Katalon, or Squish.
• Experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Experience with software verification and validation processes.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional engineering teams.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes or function generators.
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.

  Physical Job Requirements

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

  Benefits & Compensation

  Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package.

  A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

  This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).