Job Alert: Lead Software Test Engineer

Stone Arch Services, an IT placement company has a client that is seeking a Lead Software Test Engineer with device or network testing experience and good programming skills for testing XBee and XLR PRO based products. They are looking for someone who enjoys the many challenges of testing including: finding and demonstrating problems in the product, developing automated test cases, and creating and executing effective test strategies for testing a diverse set of devices with a wide range of capabilities such as Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Python.

The position will be on a team working in an Agile environment using Scrum.

This position is accountable for the design, development, modification and execution of tests based on standards, user requirements, end-user scenarios and design specifications to ensure the highest level of quality possible for a product release.

• Validate proper design and operation of their products using both black box and white box testing.
• Design and execute automated and manual test cases based on standards, user requirements, end-user scenarios and design specifications.
• Design and work with a Python based automated test infrastructure; executing, developing, and maintaining automated test cases as well as maintaining and enhancing the framework.
• Troubleshoot device problems which may occur in the hardware, firmware, or the test environment.
• Design, develop and modify test cases written in Python.
• Develop test plans for small/medium sized projects or functional testing.
• Accurately complete documentation on test results and analysis.
• Participate in project planning and design discussions as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Guide members of cross-functional team in proper test development practices and enforce good coding standards such as PEP
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• Work with peers to achieve project, personal and team goals.
• Maintain and enhance job-related skills by self-teaching or participating in appropriate training and development programs.

Primary Requirements

• 5 – 7 years of test automation experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Excellent Python programming skills, experience with LabVIEW and Test Stand desirable.
• Solid understand of TCP/IP networking: routing, switching, and network standards from layer 1 on up through the transport and applications layers.
• Experience with server configuration and environment setup.
• Familiarity with WiFi, Zig Bee, 802.15, 802.11, serial, USB is desirable
• Experience with web protocols, services, languages, and frameworks such as HTML/XML is desirable
• Experience with bug tracking and test results tracking tools such as Jira and Test Rail

Experience working on Agile/Scrum teams