Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Who we want:
Vocera Now a part of Stryker is looking for a dedicated, hands-on Principal Engineer in Test Automation to join our dynamic and growing organization. You will be responsible for the End-to-End (E2E) system testing and automation of our hybrid-cloud clinical communication and workflow software product releases. This position will report to the Manager of R&D.

What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:

• ·  Define and own the test automation vision, strategy, and roadmap across multiple products and platforms.

• ·  Design and evolve automation frameworks for UI, API, performance, security, and integration testing.

• ·  Establish quality engineering standards, best practices, and guidelines across teams.

• ·  Drive shift-left and shift-right testing strategies, including testability, observability, and production quality metrics.

Business Responsibilities:

• Contribute to competitive and market strategy by demonstrating knowledge of the market, customer dynamics, and competitive offerings

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and utilize tools and tests to enhance the company’s product development or performance.

• Contribute to complex product development testing through release and lead one technical area of expertise.

• Contribute to code reviews for systems applying design principles, coding standards, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
 Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/ computer science or related discipline & 12+ years of work experience. 
 
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Linux and Java environments, web, and mobile-based applications (RHEL, MSSQL, Selenium, Appium, iOS, Android, Java, Kotlin will be a plus)

• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and CI/CD, especially hybrid-cloud-based (Gherkin, AWS, and Azure a plus)

• Exposure to AI/ML-driven testing or advanced test analytics.

• Ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts and technologies, as well as excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation skills

• Technical depth and architectural thinking

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to influence without authority. Ownership mindset and bias for action

Travel Percentage: 10%