Manager, Software Testing, Endotronix

Edwards Lifesciences is growing and our Manager, Software Testing, Endotronix position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.  This role will sit within the Endotronix team that develops implantable heart monitoring technology. Endotronix was acquired by Edwards in July 2024, and will support our future work with heart failure management solutions to address large unmet structural heart patient needs and support sustainable long-term growth. 

For more details on the acquisition, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/newsroom/news/2024-07-24-edwards-lifesciences-expands-structural-heart-port

How you will make an impact:

• Provide comprehensive application software functional and non-functional QA services, applying Best Practice QA standards and practices, to ensure Global IT application is fit for purpose and meets all requirements for production rollout.

• Lead the review of product or solution wide test strategy, performance testing, test harness to ensure vision and quality criteria are met.

• Develop effective and efficient functional or automation testing strategies and plans and their synchronization with stakeholders.

• Define the overall testing vision and transform through execution into the solution.

• Lead and architect the direction and strategies of software testing.

• Drive and own improvement initiatives within IT QA and Global IT.

• Lead the business testers for user acceptance testing and ensuring both functional and automation testing are effective while meeting defined standards.

• Provide knowledge transfer to the support team.

• Other Incidental duties

What you'll need (Required):

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 8 years' related experience required OR Master's degree or equivalent in computer science or related field and 6 years' related experience required

• Other: Certification (e.g. TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, OCP, etc.) in related disciplines (e.g., programming, database development, project management) required

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Demonstrate solid performance in an architect role working with cross-functional teams (within IT and/or within the business) on enterprise-level or complex/novel system implementations

• Relevant industry experience (e.g. medical device, pharmaceuticals, etc.) or in highly regulated environments

• Experience in creating test harnesses and performance testing and/or automation

• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards

• Extensive knowledge of relevant computing platforms and automated testing tools.

• Extensive knowledge on Edwards software applications, including business use

• Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance methodologies, including test automation and performance testing and other specialist areas.

• Extensive knowledge of software development

• Extensive knowledge in Test Management Process

• Knowledge of and adherence to related procedures (e.g., Cybersecurity procedures related to IT systems, manufacturing equipment or product software).

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For Illinois (IL), the base pay range for this position is $118,000 to $167,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.