Senior Manual QA (Embedded Systems)

Embedded Software.

Senior

B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

Required Skills

Manual QA

Embedded Systems

SDLC

Nice to Have

IOT

UART

SPI

I2C

BLE

RTOS

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Jira

Python

Summary

- We are looking for a Senior Manual QA (Embedded Systems)
- Duration: preliminary 3 months
- Location: Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland
- B2B contract, PE
- Start - early MARCH

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Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Execution

Develop and execute manual test cases for embedded applications, ensuring functionality and performance meet project specifications.
Review and analyze requirements, specifications, and technical documentation to create detailed test plans.
Perform functional, regression, system, and exploratory testing on embedded software.

Defect Identification & Reporting

Identify, document, and track defects in bug-tracking systems.
Work closely with developers and hardware engineers to reproduce and resolve issues.
Verify bug fixes and ensure correct software behavior after updates. Embedded System Testing
Validate firmware, microcontroller interactions, and peripheral device communication (UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, DAC, timers, BLE).
Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to ensure real-world performance.
Perform power consumption testing for low-power designs.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

Support QA automation teams by identifying areas for automation and providing test data.
Assist in root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
Continuously improve testing strategies and documentation for embedded projects.

Requirements:

Experience in Manual Testing

Experience in manual QA testing, preferably with embedded software or IoT applications.
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, software testing techniques, and SDLC.
Experience with test case design, execution, and defect tracking.

Technical Knowledge

Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller-based applications.
Understanding of hardware communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, BLE).
Basic knowledge of RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and embedded debugging tools is a plus.

Tools & Documentation

Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
Ability to write clear and structured test documentation, including test plans and bug reports.
Basic knowledge of Git version control for tracking software changes is a plus.

Nice to have:

Knowledge of Python for test scripting (to assist in automation efforts).
Experience with IoT platforms or edge computing.
Understanding of performance and load testing for embedded devices.

Personal skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, hardware engineers, product managers).
English proficiency (B2) for technical communication and documentation.

How to Apply for Senior Manual QA (Embedded Systems)

Be ready for the next steps:

Create your profile on our website (import from LinkedIn)
20-30-minute screening call
Technical interview feedback
Project Selection (we are looking for the best project for you).

Who can apply:

We work with developers across Europe, LATAM, the U.S. (W-9 form owners), Canada, Asia, Oceania, and the UK.
We do not provide visa assistance, and this cooperation model does not include direct-hire benefits.
We cannot accept applicants from Russia, Belarus, Iran, or North Korea.

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