#Urgent Role For Lead Test Engineer Minneapolis, MN Hybrid

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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:

Must have extensive experience developing and testing Python code

Other core skills

• 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