Medtronic plc
Senior Principal IT Architect - Global TOSCA Test Engineering Lead
Medtronic plc, Mounds View, Minnesota, United States
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Oct 2025At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.# **A Day in the Life**At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role may require approximately 5% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Fridley, Minnesota (U.S. Operational Headquarters) or Mounds View, Minnesota.
The Global Pricing and Contracting IT team, partners with several of the largest functions in our organization, including our commercial pricing & contracting teams to build and grow systems to leapfrog the competition using rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to set customer prices and create effective contracts. Our work matters because it is the insights gained from our systems that unlock Medtronic’s ability to maximize revenue and grow market share through effective pricing & contracting strategy. Learning this space is a pathway to nearly any commercial role you may have interest in as you will quickly learn the business, get exposure to our products and product data, and learn how we go-to-market globally.
The Global TOSCA Test Engineering Lead is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of automated testing strategies using the Tosca platform to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior testers internal and external vendors’ resources, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, a deep understanding of Tosca, and excellent leadership and communication skills. You will keenly understand business needs to automate the repetitive test cases using TOSCA, using your analysis skills to advocate for automating testing solutions that drive incremental value for customers and patients. You will participate in the entire solution delivery lifecycle, with specific focus and ownership to set up and lead test engineering function.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications to achieve long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.
Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career in IT that changes lives. Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Check out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT**CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES*** Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring a clear understanding of testing solutions, automation strategies, and how testing outcomes drive decision-making and quality assurance.* Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional teams to recommend and implement end-to-end testing processes, including requirements gathering, test planning, execution, and defect management.* Lead and actively participate in agile ceremonies, driving the definition and refinement of testing strategies, team norms, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Facilitate requirements analysis to identify testing needs; document current testing processes, data flows, and contribute to designing optimized future testing frameworks.* Translate business requirements into comprehensive test strategies, including automation frameworks and test cases, ensuring alignment with technical specifications.* Define, document, and coordinate all testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).* Advise stakeholders on best practices for test automation, performance testing, and risk-based testing approaches while balancing technical feasibility, effort, and impact.* Analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and present solutions in clear and actionable testing workflows and documentation.* Identify opportunities to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness through automation and process improvement; define and implement optimized test practices.* Build strong knowledge of Medtronic’s products, systems, and testing environments to deliver high-quality software solutions.* Provide clear and proactive communication to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on testing progress, risks, and results while driving collaboration toward shared goals.* Defines, describes, diagrams and documents the role and interaction of the high-level technological and human components that combine to provide cost effective and innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs.* Promotes, guides and governs good architectural practice through the application of well-defined, proven technology and human interaction patterns and through architecture mentorship.* Supports the full lifecycle management of the entire IT portfolio including the selection, appropriate usage, enhancement and replacement of information technology applications, infrastructure and services.**MUST HAVE** (Minimum Qualifications)* Bachelor’s degree* 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree**NICE TO HAVE** (Preferred Qualifications)* Strongly Preferred:* Experience working within agile methodologies, contributing to iterative testing cycles and continuous delivery pipelines* Demonstrated ability to define, refine, and improve testing processes and frameworks for enhanced efficiency and coverage* Proven ability to solicit clear testing requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver accurate, reliable automation solutions* Self-motivated problem-solver with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity, assess testing opportunities, and define automated solutions effectively* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to suit different audiences and stakeholders* Ability to manage multiple priorities, ensuring timely delivery of testing milestones and quality standards* Strong understanding of system design, development lifecycles, and their integration with comprehensive testing processes* Proven experience implementing automation technologies, with a focus on testing solutions in areas such as Pricing, Quoting, and Contracting* Hands-on involvement #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Global Pricing and Contracting IT team, partners with several of the largest functions in our organization, including our commercial pricing & contracting teams to build and grow systems to leapfrog the competition using rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to set customer prices and create effective contracts. Our work matters because it is the insights gained from our systems that unlock Medtronic’s ability to maximize revenue and grow market share through effective pricing & contracting strategy. Learning this space is a pathway to nearly any commercial role you may have interest in as you will quickly learn the business, get exposure to our products and product data, and learn how we go-to-market globally.
The Global TOSCA Test Engineering Lead is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of automated testing strategies using the Tosca platform to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior testers internal and external vendors’ resources, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation, a deep understanding of Tosca, and excellent leadership and communication skills. You will keenly understand business needs to automate the repetitive test cases using TOSCA, using your analysis skills to advocate for automating testing solutions that drive incremental value for customers and patients. You will participate in the entire solution delivery lifecycle, with specific focus and ownership to set up and lead test engineering function.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications to achieve long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.
Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career in IT that changes lives. Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Check out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT**CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES*** Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring a clear understanding of testing solutions, automation strategies, and how testing outcomes drive decision-making and quality assurance.* Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional teams to recommend and implement end-to-end testing processes, including requirements gathering, test planning, execution, and defect management.* Lead and actively participate in agile ceremonies, driving the definition and refinement of testing strategies, team norms, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Facilitate requirements analysis to identify testing needs; document current testing processes, data flows, and contribute to designing optimized future testing frameworks.* Translate business requirements into comprehensive test strategies, including automation frameworks and test cases, ensuring alignment with technical specifications.* Define, document, and coordinate all testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).* Advise stakeholders on best practices for test automation, performance testing, and risk-based testing approaches while balancing technical feasibility, effort, and impact.* Analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and present solutions in clear and actionable testing workflows and documentation.* Identify opportunities to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness through automation and process improvement; define and implement optimized test practices.* Build strong knowledge of Medtronic’s products, systems, and testing environments to deliver high-quality software solutions.* Provide clear and proactive communication to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on testing progress, risks, and results while driving collaboration toward shared goals.* Defines, describes, diagrams and documents the role and interaction of the high-level technological and human components that combine to provide cost effective and innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs.* Promotes, guides and governs good architectural practice through the application of well-defined, proven technology and human interaction patterns and through architecture mentorship.* Supports the full lifecycle management of the entire IT portfolio including the selection, appropriate usage, enhancement and replacement of information technology applications, infrastructure and services.**MUST HAVE** (Minimum Qualifications)* Bachelor’s degree* 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree**NICE TO HAVE** (Preferred Qualifications)* Strongly Preferred:* Experience working within agile methodologies, contributing to iterative testing cycles and continuous delivery pipelines* Demonstrated ability to define, refine, and improve testing processes and frameworks for enhanced efficiency and coverage* Proven ability to solicit clear testing requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver accurate, reliable automation solutions* Self-motivated problem-solver with a strong ability to navigate ambiguity, assess testing opportunities, and define automated solutions effectively* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to suit different audiences and stakeholders* Ability to manage multiple priorities, ensuring timely delivery of testing milestones and quality standards* Strong understanding of system design, development lifecycles, and their integration with comprehensive testing processes* Proven experience implementing automation technologies, with a focus on testing solutions in areas such as Pricing, Quoting, and Contracting* Hands-on involvement #J-18808-Ljbffr