Senior Test Automation (SDET) Team Lead, Platform Services

About the role

The iRhythm Systems Quality Assurance Team is seeking a Senior Test Automation (SDET) Team Lead to drive quality execution across complex software releases supporting iRhythm's cardiac monitoring platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test planning for software releases across multiple backend and platform services teams
• Define release-level test scope, strategy, timelines
• Drive alignment on dependencies, priorities, environments, and release milestones
• Identify quality risks early and drive mitigation plans
• Escalate release blockers and quality concerns to stakeholders
• Lead effective verification strategies across manual and automated testing efforts, including API and integration testing for backend platform services
• Champion initiatives that reduce manual testing effort and improve efficiency
• Organize and report on testing efforts using tools like Jira and Jama
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to share results and align efforts
• Contribute to processes that support the medical device development lifecycle
• Ensure testing activities and documentation align with processes supporting the medical device software development lifecycle and regulatory compliance expectations

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in test automation and software testing, with strong expertise in validating complex software systems and releases
• Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, TestNG)
• Fluency in object-oriented programming languages, especially Java or C#
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Proven experience leading testing efforts for large-scale software releases or cross-functional development programs
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate testing activities across multiple teams, manage competing priorities, and drive execution to meet release timelines
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly communicate quality status, risks, and priorities
• Passion for building scalable quality processes, improving team effectiveness, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in the medical device space is a plus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with significant relevant experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, CE Mark)
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation
• Experience with medical device testing and validation

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $138,000.00 - $180,000.00
• Flexible work schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition program

Pay

• Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Schedule

• Remote - US