Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO 

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution 

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Alameda, CA site, in the Lingo Division.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Architect to lead the design and implementation of our test automation strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with hands-on experience in Java, TestNG, and service-based testing. This role requires expertise in automation, service virtualization, CI/CD integration, and performance testing to ensure robust software quality. 

What You’ll Work On 

Architect and implement a comprehensive QA automation framework covering all edge and corner cases. 

Develop and maintain test automation solutions using Java and TestNG, WebDriver. 

Build and enhance service-based testing frameworks and ensure their scalability and maintainability. 

Build and enhance web-ui-based frameworks and ensure user interfaces properly works and patient satisfaction is met. 

Design and implement test data generation strategies to support robust test coverage. 

Develop test services and build service virtualization capabilities to enable efficient testing when third-party components are not available or limited usage is only available 

Ensure seamless automation of services running in Kubernetes and conduct in-cluster service testing. 

Design and implement performance testing frameworks to assess system reliability under load. 

Develop a reporting system for test results, ensuring visibility into automation effectiveness. 

Integrate various QA components into a unified testing strategy. 

Ensure CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test execution, providing early feedback on quality. 

Define and establish QA automation pipelines, aligning with modern software delivery methodologies. 

Required Qualifications 

Proven experience as a QA Architect with hands-on expertise in Java and TestNG, Artillery, Cucumber, Xray, Wiremock, Webdriver. 

Strong experience in service-based testing and automation of edge cases. 

Ability to develop test services and implement service virtualization strategies. 

Proficiency in test data generation techniques to enhance automation coverage. 

Deep understanding of Kubernetes and experience testing services deployed within Kubernetes environments. 

Experience in performance testing and building scalable performance frameworks. 

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating test frameworks within them. 

Ability to develop a comprehensive reporting system for test execution insights. 

Strong understanding of QA best practices, automation pipelines, and continuous testing methodologies. 

Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and a collaborative mindset 

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience with microservices testing and API automation. 

Familiarity with additional testing tools and frameworks beyond TestNG. 

Strong understanding of modern DevOps practices and cloud-based testing solutions. 

Prior experience in mentoring and leading QA teams. 

If you are passionate about shaping QA automation strategies and ensuring software excellence, we would love to hear from you! 

Apply Now 

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year. 

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 

The base pay for this position is $146,700.00 – $293,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.