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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Test Engineer - **Company:** Boston Scientific Corporation - **Location:** Maple Grove, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $161,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Behavior-Driven Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Program Optimization, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Nmap, Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Jama (Software), Software Verification, Git, Gherkin, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Jenkins - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.bostonscientific.com/talentcommunity/apply/1432669400/?locale=en_US ## About the Role The successful candidate will participate in medical device software verification and validation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Testing medical device applications requires rigor and attention to detail to meet industry and regulatory standards. We are looking for a motivated and creative software application test engineer with a strong focus on quality and expertise in requirements-based software test automation., * Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related technical discipline. * Minimum of five years' relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or minimum of three years' relevant professional experience with a master's degree, demonstrating consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions. * Minimum of three years' hands-on test automation experience, including the design, development and execution of automated test suites to improve efficiency. * Expert-level proficiency in Python, with the ability to architect scalable frameworks, optimize code for performance and mentor others on best practices. * Demonstrated technical leadership through leading cross-functional teams, driving complex projects to completion, mentoring others and influencing technical direction to achieve measurable outcomes. Preferred qualifications: * Experience with behavior-driven development (BDD) practices and proficiency in Gherkin syntax. * Ability to design test infrastructure and select appropriate tools for implementation. * Familiarity with Windows services and desktop application development, including the ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Windows-based environments. * Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Jama Connect, Bitbucket, Git and Jenkins. * Experience contributing to medical device projects in Agile environments, with adherence to IEC 62304 and IEC 60601 standards. * Knowledge of secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) methodologies. * Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell and Python. * Hands-on testing capabilities using C#, C++, HTTP and MQTT. * Strong understanding of network analysis tools, including tcpdump, Nmap and Wireshark. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts. ## Description * Oversee the planning, design and execution of test strategies to ensure alignment with project goals and regulatory standards. * Coordinate and prioritize test activities within projects while facilitating communication among cross-functional teams regarding objectives, timelines and deliverables. * Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced test engineers, supporting their growth and knowledge sharing. * Develop, track and present test metrics, progress and quality reports to senior management. * Lead root cause analysis of test failures, coordinate resolutions and support continuous improvement by evaluating new tools and best practices. * Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and compliance with industry standards, and represent the test team in meetings, audits and reviews. ## Related Videos - [The Algorithm That Nearly Killed Me: When Testing Isn't Enough](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2110-the-algorithm-that-nearly-killed-me-when-testing-isn-t-enough) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)