
Sr. Software Test Automation Engineer
Role summary
Seeking a Sr. Software Test Automation Engineer in Alameda, CA for a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include mobile device testing (iOS/Android), BLE/NFC compatibility testing, and developing/maintaining automation scripts in Java/Python. The role requires a strong focus on regulatory compliance within the medical industry, producing clear documentation, and contributing to test strategy and bug verification. Preferred qualifications include experience with Agile, CI/CD, TDD, and wearable application testing.
Title
: Sr. Software Test Automation Engineer
Location
: Alameda, CA
Duration
: 12 Months
Responsibilities
- Perform testing on a wide range of mobile devices (different brands and models), creating and updating datasets for automation scripts
- Conduct BLE and NFC compatibility testing across various devices and operating systems
- Tailor manual testing solutions to meet the specific needs of the medical industry, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
- Identify and propose improvements to testing processes that increase efficiency and reliability
- Produce clear, high-quality documentation for all testing systems and updates, ensuring compliance with medical industry standards
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Java and/or Python
- Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test cases (based on those requirements) and execute test cases
- Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release.
- Review code diff analysis and contribute to robust regression test strategy
- Investigate and report unexpected events, issues or software bugs, verify fixes.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (± 16 years)
Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience in Mobile Testing (iOS/Android)
- Experience in BLE testing
- Moderate level of understanding of test-driven methodologies
- Moderate knowledge of Agile methodologies
- Hands-on experience writing or maintaining automation scripts in Java and/or Python
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
- Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
- Experience of working in a regulated industry
- Medical Device experience strongly preferred
- Smart Watch or wearable application testing experience
- Moderate level of knowledge with continuous integration & continuous development (CI/CD)
Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
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