Staff Software Engineer - Automation Lead at GE Healthcare

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with a minimum of 9+ years' experience, out of which minimum of 7+ years of experience in test automation
Proven ability to develop timely and effective solutions for challenging testing and debugging complex design problems
Strong experience in test automation development using Core Java and Selenium
Strong experience in Behaviour Driven Development and Test-Driven Development frameworks (preferably with Cucumber & JBehave)
Knowledge of Gherkin Language
Strong hands-on experience in software testing methodologies
Aware of and comply with Quality Management Systems, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations
Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines

Responsibilities

Test Automation lead for one or more scrum teams
Drive testing effectiveness in the scrum teams by working closely with the PO, tech leads, scrum masters, and the team members
Drive a culture of quality through different testing approaches like design tests, exploratory, unit tests
Work closely with PO and LSDs to understand the requirements and how it translates to feature file scenarios
Ensure all deliverables of a sprint are adequately tested w.r.t the sub-system requirements to ensure robust software deliverables
Drive the culture of quality within the team
Write automated tests for applications and services under test
Evangelize, strategize, introduce, and implement testing frameworks to ensure first-class DevOps practices
Partner with team members to diagnose bugs/defects and develop automation tests to capture them and work with the team to understand the root cause
Adhere to the GE Healthcare Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations
Planning PI and sprint for test deliverables, tracking and measuring effectiveness of testing approaches
Communicate effectively in a cross-functional, multi-cultural, global environment
Work closely with sub-system and system level testing teams and be the single point of contact for all test related deliverables for the application development scrum teams
Work on optimizing test approaches in the team and ensure a leaner approach as applicable
Look at using GENAI to optimize automation test development and reduce test execution time
Design, develop, automate, execute, and maintain test cases, ensuring quality through reviews, and writing tests alongside the team
Represent the team and report progress to management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Test AutomationScrumAgileUnit TestingExploratory TestingTest Case DesignAutomation FrameworksQuality AssuranceFeature FilesSoftware Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Staff Software Engineer - Automation Lead?

The role involves leading test automation strategies for scrum teams, designing and developing automated tests, driving a culture of quality, partnering with POs, tech leads, and scrum masters, and ensuring sprint deliverables are tested against requirements.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will work closely with scrum team members, Product Owners (PO), tech leads, scrum masters, Architects, and sub-system/system testing teams in a cross-functional, multi-cultural, global environment.

What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate needs a strong test automation background, experience leading automation strategies in scrum teams, ability to design and write automated tests, knowledge of DevOps practices, and skills in communicating in cross-functional global teams.

GE Healthcare

Healthcare technology and data analytics provider

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides a range of healthcare technologies and services aimed at improving patient care. Its main products include imaging systems, mobile diagnostic devices, patient monitoring solutions, and advanced software for data analysis. These products help medical professionals make informed decisions and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Unlike many competitors, GE Healthcare invests significantly in research and development, allocating $1 billion each year to innovate and enhance its offerings. The company’s goal is to support healthcare providers in delivering better patient outcomes, as evidenced by its technology supporting over 300,000 patients daily and managing 2 billion patient scans each year.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1892Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging AR technologies increase competition in medical imaging.

Regulatory challenges may delay AI application expansions in healthcare.

Dependence on clinical trial success for new product market positioning.

Differentiation

GE Healthcare invests $1 billion annually in R&D for product innovation.

The company supports over 300,000 patients daily with its healthcare technologies.

GE Healthcare's AIR Recon DL offers 3D motion-insensitive imaging for enhanced MRI quality.

Upsides

Acquisition of Caption Health expands AI-powered ultrasound capabilities.

Successful Phase III trial of [18F]flurpiridaz enhances coronary artery disease detection.

Collaboration with Wayra accelerates digital health innovation in EMEA.

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