Test Design Specialist

Aleron; Issaquah (WA); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 66.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Aleron is seeking a Test Design Specialist in Issaquah, WA for a 12-month contract to verify software and system performance. The role focuses on designing test cases, executing verification activities, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate will have a CS/engineering background, 3+ years testing experience in regulated environments, experience with Azure DevOps, and strong analytical skills to troubleshoot failures and document findings clearly.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in software/system testing.
• 3+ years of testing in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices or medical imaging systems.
• 3+ years of Azure DevOps experience including work item creation, defect management, test plans, and queries.
• 3+ years of analyzing Windows logs to troubleshoot failures.
• 3+ years of testing wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi) features.

Responsabilidades

• Execute and document software, system, regression, and integration verification activities, including exploratory testing to identify defects and edge cases.
• Design effective test cases using boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and risk-based testing.
• Manage defects, requirements, test artifacts, queries, and dashboards using Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Analyze system failures using Windows Event Viewer, application and service logs, and diagnostic traces to reproduce issues and provide clear root‑cause evidence.
• Test Wi‑Fi and wireless connectivity across connectivity, roaming, performance, and recovery scenarios while collaborating with Systems Engineering, Development, and Verification teams.

Conocimientos

Test design

Exploratory testing

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng/BioMed/EE

Herramientas

Azure DevOps

Windows Event Viewer

Test automation tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Test Design Specialist

Location: Issaquah, WA

Employment: Contract (12 months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $ 40.5 -$ 47.64 /hr

Schedule: 40 hours /week

8am-5pm

About the Opportunity:

• We’re looking for a detail-oriented Software Verification Engineer to support software and system-level testing, ensuring product quality, reliability, and performance.
• In this role, you’ll design and execute test scenarios, investigate defects, troubleshoot system issues, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute and document software, system, regression, and integration verification activities, including exploratory testing to identify defects and edge cases.
• Design effective test cases using techniques such as boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and risk-based testing.
• Manage defects, requirements, test artifacts, queries, and dashboards using Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Analyze system failures using Windows Event Viewer, application and service logs, and diagnostic traces to reproduce issues and provide clear root‑cause evidence.
• Test Wi‑Fi and wireless connectivity across connectivity, roaming, performance, and recovery scenarios while collaborating with Systems Engineering, Development, and Verification teams.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in software/system testing
• 3+ years of experience in testing products in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices or medical imaging systems
• 3+ years of experience in Azure DevOps including work item creation, defect management, test plans, and queries
• 3+ years of experience in analyzing Windows application and system logs to troubleshoot failures
• 3+ years of experience in testing wireless communication features and Wi‑Fi‑enabled products.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong exploratory testing and defect investigation skills.
• Understanding of software test design techniques and verification methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with medical imaging systems (Ultrasound, Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging.).
• Familiarity with FDA‑regulated software development environments.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and WLAN technologies.
• Experience with test automation tools and scripting.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent testing certification.
• Strong tester mindset with a passion for finding difficult‑to‑detect defects.
• Able to independently investigate and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Effective communicator with strong documentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced development environment with cross‑functional teams.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.