SW Test Engineer 1966

Mainz Brady Group; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainz Brady Group in Minnetonka, MN is seeking an experienced Software Test Technician to support software and integrated system releases in a regulated medical device environment. You will perform hands-on testing, develop automated test scripts, and build test tools using C#, WPF, and C++ while maintaining traceability in Jama.

Collaborate with Software Engineering, V&V, and Quality teams, support Jenkins CI/CD, and contribute to audit-ready documentation for regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development and/or software testing experience in regulated environments.
• Hands-on development with C# and WPF; C++ experience is required.
• Experience with NUnit, Google Test, or JUnit for automated testing.
• Understanding of SDLC and software QA in regulated settings.
• Degree or certification in software-related field; bachelor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test scripts and test cases.
• Build automated test tools using C#, WPF, and C++.
• Maintain automated test suites with NUnit/Google Test/JUnit.
• Verify software against requirements, specs, and test plans.
• Set up test benches and environments; document results with traceability.
• Log, retest, and track defects; supporting resolution.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, tests, and results in Jama.
• Support CI/CD with Jenkins; assist with test execution and reporting.
• Collaborate with Software Eng, V&V, QA for test coverage.
• Assist troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
• Test image processing and DICOM workflows; audit-ready docs.

Skills

Software testing

C#

WPF

C++

Automation testing

SDLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NUnit

Google Test

JUnit

Jama

Jenkins

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Software Test Technician – Medical Device Software Location: Minnetonka, MN

We’re looking for an experienced Software Test Technician to support software and integrated system releases within a regulated medical device environment. This role is heavily focused on hands‑on software testing and test automation, including developing and executing manual and automated test cases using C#, WPF, C++, and automated testing frameworks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated software test scripts and test cases.
• Build automated test tools using C#, WPF, and C++.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using NUnit, Google Test, JUnit, or comparable frameworks.
• Verify software against approved requirements, design specifications, and test plans.
• Set up and maintain hardware/software test benches, test environments, and laboratory equipment.
• Document test results, defects, anomalies, and verification evidence with strong traceability.
• Identify, log, track, retest, and support resolution of software defects.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results within Jama.
• Support automated test execution and reporting through Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering, V&V, and Quality teams to ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Support troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations for software defects.
• Support testing of image processing and visualization features, including DICOM-based imaging workflows.
• Maintain audit‑ready testing documentation and support regulatory audits and inspections.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of software development and/or software testing experience.
• Hands‑on application development experience with C# and WPF.
• Experience with C++ development and/or test automation.
• Hands‑on experience with NUnit, Google Test, JUnit, or similar automated test frameworks.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, software testing methodologies, and software quality assurance.
• Experience executing software Verification & Validation (V&V) activities, preferably within a regulated environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, defect tracking, and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice to Have

• Medical device or regulated industry experience.
• VTK/ITK and DICOM image processing or visualization experience.
• Jama requirements management experience.
• Jenkins and CI/CD automation experience.

About Mainz Brady Group

Mainz Brady Group is a technology staffing firm with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. We specialize in Information Technology and Engineering placements on a Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire basis. Mainz Brady Group is the recipient of multiple annual Excellence Awards from the TechServe Alliance, the leading association for IT and engineering staffing firms in the U.S.

Mainz Brady Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and incorporate non-discrimination best practices in all our staffing processes. Mainz Brady Group does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other protected class.