Senior Software Test Engineer

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Tucson (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior SW Test & Validation Engineer in Tucson, AZ. This role requires a strategic thought leader with at least 8 years of experience in software testing, preferably in hardware-integrated systems within regulated environments like FDA or FAA. Responsibilities include defining the testing strategy, managing team backlogs, ensuring quality deliverables, and presenting project outcomes to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in the medical device industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software testing for hardware-integrated systems.
• Experience in an FDA or FAA-regulated environment is a strong plus.
• Ideal candidate comes from the medical device industry.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and vision by translating customer needs into technological solutions.
• Manage, build, and prioritize team backlog and user stories.
• Formally accept and approve team features leveraging a defined 'definition of done'.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Present project results and complex technical data to stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thought leadership

Software testing experience

Experience in regulated environments (FDA/FAA)

Job description

Job Title: Senior SW Test & Validation Engineer

Project location: Tucson, AZ

Project duration: 12 months of Contact

Job Description

• This individual will serve as the Product Owner for Test, responsible for defining and driving the overall strategy for the testing campaign.
• The ideal candidate must function as a strategic thought leader, and not as a tactical tester.
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in software testing for hardware-integrated systems.
• Experience in an FDA or FAA-regulated environment is a strong plus; the medical device industry is ideal

Key Responsibilities

• Define Strategy & Vision: Serve as the team leader by translating customer needs into technological solutions and contributing to strategic direction through technical knowledge and creative application.
• Own Backlog & Prioritization: Manage, build, and prioritize the team's backlog; detail user stories; and coordinate cross-team dependencies in preparation for Program Increment (PI) and iteration planning.
• Drive Acceptance & Delivery: Formally accept and approve all team features and user stories, leveraging acceptance criteria and a defined "definition of done" to ensure quality deliverables.
• Lead Team Processes: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, advocate for built-in quality and customer-centric design, and participate in continuous improvement activities like Inspect and Adapt events.
• Represent & Communicate: Present project results both internally and externally, and present complex technical data to diverse stakeholder groups.