Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer Job Description This role focuses on ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of software used in regulated environments, particularly medical devices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional Scrum teams to understand requirements, design and execute both manual and automated tests, and verify that software meets functional, usability, performance, and regulatory expectations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to multiple ongoing projects while applying industry standards and best practices in software testing and validation. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other team members to fully understand requirements and ensure high-quality implementations and application changes. Participate in daily Scrum meetings, Sprint planning, Sprint retrospectives, and backlog grooming sessions to support cross-functional teams and execute testing activities across multiple concurrent projects. Review user stories and analyze software requirements with product owners and developers to ensure they are clear, complete, and testable. Create, review, and execute manual and automated test cases to verify correct functionality, usability, performance, and reliability of systems and applications. Design and execute test plans and test designs with minimal supervision to ensure adherence to the organization's development process and software requirement specifications. Apply fundamental industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies that support relevant regulatory requirements for medical devices and software. Assist in test planning and risk analysis activities to identify, prioritize, and mitigate potential issues throughout the software development life cycle. Clearly document and track defects and anomalies discovered during test development and execution using designated tools, and verify the effectiveness of resolutions. Document test results thoroughly and maintain clear traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects. Contribute to validation and verification activities to ensure software meets regulatory and quality expectations. Collaborate with team members to improve test processes, automation coverage, and overall product quality. Periodically lead and train less experienced employees in testing methods, tools, and processes. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering. 3 or more years of software testing or relevant experience. Hands-on experience with both manual and automated software testing. Demonstrated experience in software testing methods, including test case development and execution. Ability to create and execute test plans and test designs with minimal supervision. Experience developing, reviewing, and executing test cases to validate functionality, usability, performance, and reliability. Proficiency in Python for scripting and test automation. Knowledge of C++ for understanding and testing software components. Experience with verification and validation activities in a regulated environment, particularly medical devices. Familiarity with regulatory standards applicable to medical device and software development life cycles, including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO standards, and IEC standards or other safety critical industries (highly preferred) Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including waterfall and Agile (e.g., Scrum). Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as JAMA, Jira, and Confluence. Ability to adhere to industry standards, design requirements, and test strategies that support regulatory compliance. Strong skills in defect documentation, tracking, and verification using designated tools. Proficiency using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Effective communication skills to collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams. Work Environment You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional Agile environment that emphasizes quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The team follows Scrum practices, including daily stand-ups, Sprint planning, Sprint retrospectives, and backlog grooming sessions. You will use a modern toolset that may include JAMA for requirements management, Jira for issue tracking and project management, and Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing. The role involves working on software for medical devices and other regulated systems, requiring careful adherence to documented processes, regulatory standards, and traceability requirements. Work is primarily performed in an office or hybrid setting using Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office, with a focus on structured, process-driven development and testing. The environment supports collaboration, knowledge sharing, and occasional opportunities to lead and coach less experienced team members. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Weston, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Weston,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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