Test Design Specialist

Job Title: Test Design Specialist

Location: Newton, MA

Employment: Contract (12 months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $35.21 -$42.21/hour 

Schedule: 40 hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• We're looking for an ambitious Senior Software QA Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing robotic-assisted technology for vascular interventions.
• In this role, you'll help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of both application and embedded software while collaborating closely with engineering and product teams.

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.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test cases for application and embedded software.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues using bug-tracking systems.
• Partner with developers, hardware engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define effective testing approaches.
• Analyze test results and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams to improve software quality, performance, and reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in testing processes and overall software quality.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on application software and hardware systems.
• 7+ years of experience in version control systems (Git, SVN) and continuous integration tools (Azure DevOps).

What Sets You Apart:

• Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA) and practices for medical software development (IEC 62304).
• Familiar understanding of communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Serial, and UART.
• Familiar with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python for automation testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in testing safety-critical software systems(automotive, medical devices).

Additional Information:

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

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