Software Architect, Automated Test

Baxter

  • Skaneateles, NY
  • $128,000-176,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
This is where your work makes a difference.At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.Your Role at Baxter
We are seeking an experienced Software Test Automation Architect to design, develop, and implement comprehensive test automation strategies for our medical devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining a robust test automation framework, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the highest quality of our software products.What You'll be Doing
  • Craft and develop a scalable, maintainable, and efficient test automation framework using industry-standard tools and technologies (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber) and all levels of design phases, including: UX, UI, and SW.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams with the development of a modern, Test-Driven Development approach to elaborating requirements and defining software requirements.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless testing and deployment.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive test automation strategy, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Design and implement modular, reusable, and maintainable test automation components, leveraging object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
  • Develop and maintain a test data management system, ensuring efficient data creation, storage, and retrieval.
  • Design and implement a robust test automation reporting framework, providing actionable insights and metrics.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including development, QA, and product management, to ensure test automation aligns with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Communicate technical vision, strategy, and progress to team members, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members, providing technical guidance and support.
  • Establish best-practices for Test-Driven Development to enable CI/CD.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance test automation efficiency, effectiveness, and maintainability.
  • Develop and maintain test automation standards, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Identify and prioritize test automation opportunities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in software test automation, with a focus on architecture and design.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality test automation solutions, with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and efficiency.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
  • Experience in test-driven development.
  • Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or TestNG.
  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience with test data management and reporting tools.
  • Experience with IEC 60601-1 testing of medical device software is strongly preferred.
Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 - $176,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. #LI-ASR2Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site:Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .

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