Senior Developer - BIOS Automation, BIOS Validation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting BIOS automation and validation solutions that address functional and technical requirements. The individual will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of existing BIOS features, troubleshoot issues, and participate in the implementation of new automation scripts, ensuring adherence to organizational quality and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain and extend BIOS automation scripts using Python and relevant automation frameworks, ensuring robust and reliable test coverage for firmware validation.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve BIOS-related bugs by analyzing automation logs, debugging code, and implementing corrective measures within the test environment.
3. Support minor feature enhancements and new automation script development for BIOS validation, collaborating within the team to meet project deliverables.
4. Participate in code reviews for BIOS validation scripts and contribute technical feedback to enhance code quality and standards.
5. Prepare and update technical documentation aligned with CMMi requirements and client-specific needs for BIOS automation processes.
6. Monitor and report on BIOS validation results, escalating issues and progress within the team to ensure timely and quality task completion.
7. Collaborate with team members to gather requirements, understand test scenarios, and integrate feedback for continuous improvement in BIOS automation.
Skill Requirements
1. Strong understanding of BIOS automation principles and tools with good proficiency in Python scripting for firmware testing and validation.
2. Familiarity with automation frameworks commonly used in BIOS validation (such as Robot Framework, pytest, or custom in-house tools).
3. Good knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for BIOS and firmware issues using relevant debugging utilities and log analysis.
4. Experience with technical documentation preparation for process compliance and reporting.
5. Basic understanding of BIOS validation concepts, including test case design, execution, and result analysis.
6. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for managing automation scripts.
Other Requirements
1. Optional but valuable: CompTIA IT Fundamentals, ISTQB Foundation Level, or Python certification (such as PCEP â Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer).