#Urgent Role For Lead Test Engineer Minneapolis, MN Hybrid

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Hi,

Hope you are doing well,

We are looking for “Lead Test Engineer” Please let me know if you are looking for this role and send me your updated resume also.

Job Title: Lead Test Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN -HYBRID- must be onsite 4 days a week (Fridays are REMOTE)-local

Duration: 6 months

Interview: Phone/ Skype-2Rounds

Linkedin Must have

Job Description:

Other Core Skills

Must have extensive experience developing and testing Python code

• Expert-level Pytest experience
• Experience working in a highly-regulated environment
• They need to have experience with highly regulated (aviation, medical device, gaming or vehicle)
• This location requires 4 days on site in Minneapolis, MN specifically.
• We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to support a strategic test automation initiative for a medical device software program. This role will lead the transition from manual to automated testing within a highly regulated environment.
• The project is entering a critical transformation phase, where existing manual test cases must be automated, and an additional new automated test cases must be designed and implemented. The Test Lead will play a key role in defining automation strategy, establishing best practices, and leading a team of 4 Test Engineers.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate a team of 4 Test Engineers
• Define and implement the test automation strategy from the ground up
• Oversee conversion of manual test cases into automated tests
• Drive creation of new automated test cases
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards applicable to medical device software
• Establish CI/CD-integrated test automation workflows
• Monitor test coverage, execution metrics, and quality indicators
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and project stakeholders
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability in accordance with regulated environment standards
  
  

What You Need For This

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience as Test Lead
• Proven experience in highly regulated industries such as:
• Medical Devices
• Automotive
• Defense
• Strong background in software testing
  
  

Hands-on expertise in:

• Python
• Pytest
• Jenkins
  
  

Experience with:

• Jira
• Jama Test Management
• Git-based workflows
• AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot)
• Strong understanding of validation, verification, and traceability in regulated environments
  
  

Will be a plus:

• Exposure to embedded systems testing (nice to have, not mandatory)
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch
• Experience working with distributed teams