Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
Careers that Change Lives
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Development Engineer in Test with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As a key member of our technology team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies for our cloud-based applications and services hosted on GCP. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of ensuring the reliability and performance of complex cloud solutions.
A Day in the Life
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Development Engineer in Test with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As a key member of our technology team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies for our cloud-based applications and services hosted on GCP. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of ensuring the reliability and performance of complex cloud solutions.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Test Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies for cloud-based applications on GCP.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define testing objectives, scope, and deliverables.
- Test Automation:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for GCP services.
- Ensure continuous integration and delivery pipelines are robust and reliable.
- Performance Testing:
- Conduct performance testing to evaluate and optimize the scalability and reliability of cloud-based solutions.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks and issues.
- Security Testing:
- Collaborate with security experts to incorporate security testing into the overall testing process.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
- Collaboration and Leadership:
- Work closely with development, operations, and architecture teams to understand system architecture and design.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the testing team.
- Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:
- Investigate and troubleshoot complex issues related to cloud services and applications.
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Documentation:
- Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
- Document and communicate testing processes and best practices.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
About Medtronic
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Proven experience as a Test Engineer with a focus on Google Cloud Platform.
- Extensive experience in test automation using tools like Cucumber, Java, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
- Strong scripting skills JAVA, Appium (e.g., Python, Shell) for test automation and infrastructure management.
- Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts and GCP services.
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) and methodologies.
- Familiarity with security testing practices and principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Developer certification.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
- Previous experience in a principal or lead testing role.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)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. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
