Software Test Manager

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Software Test Manager to lead a team of Program Managers and Software Developers responsible for building, sustaining, and optimizing manufacturing test systems and software infrastructure.

You will bridge business operations and engineering, ensuring requirements translate into high-quality software, robust testing procedures, and efficient production facilities support. Leadership, mentorship, and cross-site coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, information technology, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of professional software development, systems engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of direct people management or technical team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Program Managers and Software Developers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software throughout the SDLC.
• Translate business and user requirements into architecture diagrams and process flows.
• Define standards for test scripts and plans; evaluate hardware components during testing.
• Maintain server and rack-level test software in production facilities.
• Collaborate with test engineers, manufacturing engineers, and IT teams to align testing requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s to provide feedback and remove blockers.

Skills

Team leadership

Software development

MongoDB

Linux

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

GitLab

Networking (TCP/IP/SSH/BGP)

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science / electrical/computer engineering / information technology

Tools

GitLab

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and technical Software Test Manager to oversee Manufacturing Test Program Managers and Software Developers to build, sustain, and optimize our manufacturing test systems and infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between business operations and engineering, ensuring your team successfully translates user requirements into high-quality software solutions and robust testing procedures.

What you will do

• Manage a team of Program Managers and Software Developers to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Guide the team in translating business and user requirements into architecture diagrams, process flows, and align with the tech lead for the system designs.
• Partner with the tech lead to define comprehensive standards for the design and development of test scripts and plans, ensuring the rigorous evaluation of hardware components (e.g., motherboards, CPUs, storage, and PCIe devices).
• Ensure the continuous support and maintenance of server and rack-level test software deployed at production facilities.
• Facilitate alignment on testing requirements and quality standards by collaborating closely with test engineers, manufacturing engineers, failure analysis engineers and IT SFC, MFG Network and System team.
• Actively monitor the team's workload and review project throughput. Balance task assignments based on individual capabilities (pros/cons) to optimize efficiency without causing burnout.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings to provide constructive, actionable feedback, remove roadblocks, and guide the team through technical or operational challenges.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in software development, systems engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of direct people management or technical team leadership experience, specifically overseeing software developers, systems engineers, or technical program managers.
• Proven track record of mentoring technical staff, delivering performance reviews, and successfully guiding employees through promotions or career transitions.
• With knowledge of how web front-ends communicate with backends and databases, specifically MongoDB.
• Understanding of hardware firmware, driver updates, Linux-based tools, and network protocols (TCP/IP, SSH, BGP, etc.).
• Familiarity with professional software engineering practices, RESTful API design, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems like Gitlab.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities across multi-site and multi-cultural environments.
• Benefits offered by the client include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and other eligible benefits.
• 125-165k base, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

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