Senior Software Developer in Test

Your opportunity
By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium's mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story.

We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients

We are seeking a Software Developer in Test to join our Software Verification Team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of medical device software, development and maintenance of automation test framework, automation test suites and in-house tools.

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of
Your Responsibilities Will Be To

• Contribute to design, development, and implementation of software test automation and supporting tools
• Provide mentorship, support team growth, and promote high standards in quality and testing
• Develop test plans and assist with the automation of test cases that verify software requirements
• Draft and maintain regulatory-facing test protocols and test reports
• Identify, analyze, and report software defects and issues, and work with the development teams to resolve them
• Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines
• Conduct code reviews and help maintain the quality and reliability of test automation code
• Provide guidance to the design team to ensure that design specifications and requirements are adequately written to support verification activities
• Stay current with medical device software standards, cybersecurity guidelines, and testing best practices
• Execute software and systems verification and validation activities.

What You Bring To The Team
Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people's lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable. You are suited to our approach and possess these attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science
• 8+ years of experience with software verification and validation testing
• Experience with writing specifications, test protocols, and test reports
• Deep understanding of test automation strategies, frameworks, and best practices
• Proficiency Java is an asset.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
• Practical knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements and standards such as IEC 60601 and 62304 is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership with a focus on mentoring, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Positive and proactive attitude with the ability to execute tasks with an appropriate level of independence
• Enthusiastic about seeking innovative solutions to unforeseen challenges
• Flexibility and adaptability to take on additional responsibilities as appropriate

Compensation
Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.

As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium's stock option plan.

• $100,000 – 131,000 (CAD Annually)

Your Benefits & Well-being
Total cash – the total cash we've listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.

Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.

Support – for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.

Life at Kardium
What makes us a great place to work?

• Our Purpose
• Our People
• Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Brazilian ERG and Irish ERG.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more