Test Chapter Lead - Platform and Technology

Job Summary

The Test Chapter Lead serves as the technical authority for quality engineering and testing across the organization, combining deep expertise in test architecture, automation, and project leadership. The role is responsible for defining testing strategies, driving quality standards, establishing scalable automation frameworks, and leading end-to-end verification activities for software, firmware, and hardware products.

As a technical leader, the Test Chapter Lead will mentor test engineers, guide engineering teams on quality best practices, and ensure successful delivery of complex product development initiatives. The role focuses on technical excellence, project execution, innovation, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of quality across multiple Agile value streams.

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Architecture

• Define and own the overall test strategy, architecture, and roadmap for software, firmware, and hardware products.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and testing infrastructure.
• Establish testing standards, procedures, checklists, and best practices to ensure consistent quality across development teams.
• Drive quality engineering initiatives, including shift-left testing, continuous testing, and risk-based testing approaches.
• Evaluate and implement emerging testing technologies, methodologies, and tools.

Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary technical authority for testing and quality engineering.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to test engineers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Review system architectures, requirements, and designs to identify potential quality risks and validation requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex product quality issues.
• Promote automation-first practices and continuous improvement throughout the development lifecycle.

Project & Delivery Leadership

• Lead test planning, estimation, execution, and reporting activities for multiple projects and product releases.
• Coordinate testing efforts across teams, value streams, and geographical locations.
• Ensure timely delivery of testing milestones and adherence to release schedules.
• Drive defect management, risk assessment, and quality metrics reporting to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Architects, and Engineering Managers to ensure successful product delivery.

Agile & Collaboration

• Champion Agile testing principles and quality-focused development practices.
• Foster collaboration between software, firmware, hardware, systems, and product teams.
• Drive continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) testing practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and innovation across the Test Chapter.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in software, firmware, and hardware testing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Test Lead, Test Architect, Quality Engineering Lead, or similar technical leadership role.
• Strong experience in test automation frameworks, test strategy development, and quality engineering practices.
• Hands-on experience leading end-to-end testing efforts for complex products and systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release quality processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems, IoT devices, industrial automation products, or hardware-software integrated solutions.
• Understanding of power utility, electrical monitoring, or industrial technology domains.
• Experience with performance, security, and scalability testing.
• Familiarity with DevOps, cloud-based testing environments, and modern automation toolsets.
• ISTQB, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certifications.
• Proven success leading quality initiatives across multiple cross-functional product teams.