Manager, QA Automation (Hybrid)
About the position At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Stryker is seeking a QA Automation Manager to lead the Edge Clinical Workflow QA automation team. In this role, you will lead a team of SDETs and be responsible for building a best-in-class automation function supporting the Edge Clinical Workflow Platform. Responsibilities • Lead a team of SDETs who work closely with our Development, QA and Systems teams to deliver high-quality, resilient software solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare industry. • Responsible for developing, implementing and executing on a comprehensive test automation strategy, driving continuous improvement in our testing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. • Partner with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automation into the software development lifecycle. • Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in test automation and quality assurance. • Measure and enhance test automation coverage and reduce test execution time. • Establish and track key performance metrics to measure automation adoption and effectiveness. • Implement governance policies to ensure high-quality test coverage and maintainability. • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in testing workflows and drive continuous improvement. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. • 8+ years of overall experience in technology. • 2+ years of hands-on experience with automation frameworks and one or more programming languages. • Minimum of 2+ years of experience managing high performing teams. Nice-to-haves • Strong track record of building and managing high performing teams, with demonstrated experience in software automation. • Experience with test automation frameworks for distributed systems, backend APIs, and microservices (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Pytest or other). Experience with Kotest a strong plus. • Hands-on experience in one or more programming languages (Java, Python or Kotlin). • Knowledge of one or more leading Cloud platforms (AWS Preferred) and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent. • Knowledge of API testing using Postman and Postman collections. • Proficiency in using TestRail for test case management and reporting. • Familiarity with Jira for issue tracking, reporting, and sprint planning within SAFe Agile processes. Apply tot his job