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Software Developer in Test

BD
BD Salary
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Job Description Summary

Our team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to contribute to a project that enhances pharmacy performance and device uptime through real-time analytics and detailed reporting. Pharmacy automation, involving robotics and automated systems, plays a vital role in dispensing, packaging, labeling, and organizing medications with precision and efficiency. Our solution leverages Apache Kafka for streaming real-time events, ingested from software hosted at the edge, and Kubernetes to manage our cloud-based applications. In this role, you'll work with these cutting-edge technologies to build out observability, alerting, and fault tolerance capabilities of the team. If you're intrigued by the intersection of healthcare and technology and have a background in any of these areas, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity with us.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible


BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.


We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.


Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to contribute to a project that enhances pharmacy performance and device uptime through real-time analytics and detailed reporting. Pharmacy automation, involving robotics and automated systems, plays a vital role in dispensing, packaging, labeling, and organizing medications with precision and efficiency. Our solution leverages Apache Kafka for streaming real-time events, ingested from software hosted at the edge, and Kubernetes to manage our cloud-based applications. In this role, you'll work with these cutting-edge technologies to build out observability, alerting, and fault tolerance capabilities of the team. If you're intrigued by the intersection of healthcare and technology and have a background in any of these areas, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity with us.


Skills and Experience

  • 8 years of experience in software testing or relevant work experience.

  • 4 years of experience testing distributed, cloud-native software systems and microservices.

  • Experience testing Event Driven architectures.

  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or JMeter.

  • Experience with automated testing of RESTful web APIs and web GUIs.

  • Micro Service Architecture.

  • Familiarity with integrating test automation and reporting into CI/CD platforms.

  • Ability to think in the abstract and see how small details fit into the bigger picture.

  • End to End Test Planning, Test Reports and Test Case Traceability.

  • Maintains a completion-focused attitude and is attentive to detail.


Education

  • B.S. Computer Science degree or related degree.


Bonus Points

  • Prior work experience with event-driven or streaming architectures is a huge plus.

  • Experience with managed services for edge computing, such as Azure IoT Edge.

  • Knowledge of software development leveraged with hardware such as PLCs, automation robots and conveyor solutions is a plus.

  • Experience in healthcare, medical device, or pharmacy automation domains is a plus.

  • Experience with Kafka


At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive

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