Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance, Reliability           ·            Galway, G, IE             ·           Full time

Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

• Work mode:  Hybrid
• Onsite Location(s):  Galway, G, IE

Our Mission:

At Boston Scientific Galway, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

We work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and to the healthcare professionals who provide their care. 

We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer on a permanent basis to join us on our mission.

About The Role:

The Senior Software Quality Engineer provides expertise and conducts evaluation of software systems validation activities including requirements, design, development, integration, test, verification, and implementation. Establishes methods for monitoring the compliance of software system processes, standards, and procedures. Coaches less experienced colleagues and executes on projects along with other members of the team. Role includes IT/clinical/manufacturing/Quality software and computerized system validation and maintenance. Role requires expertise in software validation as it applies to both Waterfall and an Agile environment.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Develops, modifies, applies and maintains standards for Software Quality methods, processes and procedures which meet Boston Scientific and external regulatory requirements. 
• Acts as an effective team member providing independent review and guidance on deliverables used to develop, implement and maintain IT/clinical/manufacturing/quality software.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on software validation to guide/ coach/ train project teams on effective and efficient implementation of BSC software validation processes.
• Demonstrate mastery of the software validation processes at BSC (examples include GSM, Spreadsheet Validation).
• Must possess a fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, methods, tools, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Works with the management to understand priorities and plans/provides input to resource and time allocation accordingly.
• Plays key role in providing full guidance and direction on acceptability of Software Quality and Validation deliverables. Demonstrate the ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a validation strategy to ensure compliance.
• Guides implementation of enterprise systems solutions through planning, system integration, and verification and validation activities.
• Proactive involvement in continuous improvement activities while ensuring that Boston Scientifics’ software systems are defensible for regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to the development, review and / or approval of SOPs and supporting Work Instructions.
• Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of Software verification and validation activities
• Communicates the value of the Software Quality process at Boston Scientific and champions departmental or cross-functional software validation initiatives.  Ensures buy-in from project team members to the disciplines, decisions and practices of the Software Validation.
• Provides structured Quality Assurance activities and metrics to promote efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Assures that appropriate resources(personnel, tools, tce.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s level degree (240 credits) in Science/Engineering/Software discipline.
• 6 years of related experience, including 3+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance and validation.
• People Leadership experience is a preference. 
• Working knowledge of regional and international quality system requirements including 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, CFR Part 11 for Medical Devices
• Must have good understanding of quality system requirements and how each quality system element connects
• Some experience in working with ‘Agile’ software development and validation methodologies
• Some experience/knowledge of work management and testing tools (such as JIRA, Xray, qTest)
• Experience working with a diverse population of internal and external customers
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and innovative thinking skills
• Experience managing projects and project deliverables to completion
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work without ambiguity

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

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