Test Lead

• *Job Summary**

This hybrid Test Lead role focuses on designing and driving high quality verification for embedded systems built on Windows XP Embedded using Robot Framework Python and Embedded C ensuring robust functionality for research and clinical oriented solutions that support innovation in bioinformatics and medical technology while collaborating closely with cross functional teams in a day shift environment.

• *Responsibilities**

• Lead the end to end test strategy for embedded solutions based on Windows XP Embedded to ensure reliable performance and compliance with internal quality standards across all supported releases.
• Oversee the creation of comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases using Robot Framework and Python so that complex functional and regression scenarios are validated with traceable coverage.
• Provide hands on development of automated test scripts using Robot Framework and Python to improve repeatability reduce manual effort and accelerate feedback cycles in hybrid work settings.
• Coordinate embedded level verification by reviewing and executing tests targeting firmware modules written in Embedded C to confirm stability error handling and resource efficiency.
• Drive root cause analysis for defects identified during system and integration testing to support timely fixes and continuous improvement of embedded features and data handling logic.
• Collaborate with developers product owners and domain experts to refine requirements and acceptance criteria so that test designs reflect real world usage in research and clinical workflows.
• Implement robust test data management practices to simulate realistic scenarios for preclinical and clinical research use cases while safeguarding integrity and consistency.
• Monitor test execution progress and quality metrics prepare concise status reports and communicate risks to stakeholders to support informed decision making and release readiness.
• Optimize test environments for Windows XP Embedded systems by coordinating configuration deployment and maintenance activities that enable stable and repeatable test runs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test frameworks and utilities using Python by enhancing libraries tools and reusable components that raise productivity for the wider team.
• Guide defect lifecycle management activities by ensuring accurate defect documentation prioritization and verification so that critical issues affecting research and clinical workflows are resolved promptly.
• Align testing outcomes with organizational goals by validating that embedded solutions enhance reliability efficiency and safety for end users in scientific and healthcare communities.
• Support hybrid collaboration practices by using clear written and spoken English communication to share test insights coordinate activities and document outcomes for distributed teams.

• *Qualifications**

• Apply advanced experience in Windows XP Embedded to design test scenarios that thoroughly exercise operating system services hardware interfaces and embedded configurations.
• Leverage strong Robot Framework proficiency to structure robust automated suites implement reusable keywords and integrate results reporting for large scale test campaigns.
• Utilize practical Python scripting skills to build utilities for log analysis data generation and test orchestration that streamline validation of complex embedded behaviors.
• Use deep knowledge of Embedded C concepts such as memory management and hardware interaction to design tests that expose boundary conditions and potential failure modes.
• Draw on domain familiarity with research and development processes to align testing priorities with innovation goals and rapid prototyping demands.
• Apply understanding of preclinical and clinical workflows to validate that system behaviors support accurate data collection traceability and compliance oriented practices.
• Employ awareness of bioinformatics concepts to test data transformation algorithm integration and interoperability aspects that are important for scientific analysis platforms.
• Communicate fluently in English through clear documentation test reports and collaborative discussions that support effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

• *Certifications Required**

ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst or equivalent test automation certification focusing on embedded systems and Python based frameworks.