Software Test Manager

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Santa Clara, CA +1

Software Test Manager for a complex real-time medical robotic system, responsible for leading the software test team through the entire SDLC, championing automated test techniques, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the Software Test team through the entire software development lifecycle including development testing, verification, validation, and release.
  2. Champion efforts to improve utilization of automated test techniques in support of software development, build and release activities, and formal testing.
  3. Review all testing deliverables such as test plans, test protocols, scripts, and test reports
  4. Collaborate closely with other leaders in organizations including Engineering, Clinical, Quality, and Regulatory.
  5. Help define team goals, budgets, and plans in cooperation with the other engineering managers.

Skills

Required

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience leading a software test team as a manager or technical lead
  • 5+ years of hands-on software testing experience preferably with complex medical devices.
  • Deep knowledge of white/gray/black box testing methodologies with hands-on experience.
  • Ability to supervise, train, recruit, and develop staff
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing daily activities and schedules
  • Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread effectively and clearly and persuasively for various audiences.
  • High-level of interpersonal skills demonstrated in interactions with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the organization.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • ability to meet deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Technical proficiency with association management software, database skills; experience in effective use of SW tools.
  • Ability to work in a regulated environment in compliance to IEC 62304, ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.
  • Experience with JIRA or any similar defect tracking tool.
  • Experience testing software for complex electro-mechanical systems.
  • Experience with automated GUI testing tools.
  • Experience with networking tools for troubleshooting issues related to data transfer and performance across a network.
  • Knowledge of robotic control architecture.

What the JD emphasized

  • complex real-time medical robotic system
  • software testing
  • verification
  • validation
  • release
  • automated test techniques
  • regulated environment