Software Test Manager

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

As the Software Test Manager in RAD you will be building and leading the team that creates and executes software testing procedures for a complex real-time medical robotic system. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who wants to help us revolutionize the world of medical robotics. The ideal candidate has both management and hands-on experience developing and executing software tests for complex robotic systems. We are looking for someone who considers testing their true passion and strives to bring software to an exceptional level of reliability, and is flexible, self-motivated, curious, and passionate about revolutionizing the world of medical robotics.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Test team through the entire software development lifecycle including development testing, verification, validation, and release.

• Champion efforts to improve utilization of automated test techniques in support of software development, build and release activities, and formal testing.

• Review all testing deliverables such as test plans, test protocols, scripts, and test reports

• Collaborate closely with other leaders in organizations including Engineering, Clinical, Quality, and Regulatory.

• Help define team goals, budgets, and plans in cooperation with the other engineering managers.

• Grow the team according to the hiring plan and budget, work closely with recruiters for employee on-boarding.

• Manage contractors and consulting firms involved with the team.

• Coach and mentor employees for future growth.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

• 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; adept at working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• 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.

• May be assigned other duties or special projects as necessary.

• 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.

• Ability to travel up to 10%, international and domestic, is required

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Compliance Management, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scope Management, Scripting Languages, Software Acquisitions, Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Team Management, Technologically Savvy, Vendor Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

Salary Range $134,000 - $231,150 Bay Area Only

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits