At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That’s why we’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.  Our Diabetes division in Alameda, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Lead Software Test Engineer.  **WHAT YOU’LL DO**   + Complete software testing and activities in conjunction for user stories within the Agile SDLC process + Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release + Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release + Mentor and provide day to day guidance to the junior members of the software test team. Review work to ensure compliance and quality + Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process + Strategically incorporate automated testing into the SDLC + Evaluate new tools for adoption within the organization + Develop and Optimize Automation Scripts and Frameworks: Design, code, and manage automation scripts using Python. Focus on enhancing the efficiency and scalability of these scripts across various applications, from data handling to system configurations. + Automation of Testing Processes: Develop comprehensive automated testing frameworks to support both unit and integration testing. Ensure these frameworks adhere to the rigorous quality standards of the medical industry. + Implement and Manage CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Agile methodologies, which facilitate regular software updates and integrations without disrupting service quality. + Automation Solutions Customization: Tailor automation solutions to meet the specific needs of the medical industry, focusing on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. + Maintenance and Enhancement of Automated Systems: Regularly review and optimize existing automation systems. Identify new opportunities for automation within the company’s processes to reduce manual intervention and increase reliability. + Collaboration and Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and support to other team members on best practices in automation. Lead automation projects and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business and technical requirements. + Technical Documentation and System Documentation: Produce high-quality documentation for all automated systems and updates. Ensure documentation meets compliance standards required in the medical industry. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING**   **Required**   + Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.   + 4 years’ experience in Software Testing and/or Software Quality Assurance.   + 4 years’ experience of working in a regulated industry + 1 year experience working as Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) + Must be technically strong and have experience testing mobile applications + Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. **Preferred**   + Medical Device experience strongly preferred. + Experience in an agile development environment preferred. + Experience with embedded systems and integration testing with external systems preferred + Cyber security, medical mobile applications or cloud computing experience preferred. Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.  Connect with us at  www.abbott.com , on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/Abbott  and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.  An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com