Associate Software Quality and Test Engineer

Overview

As Associate Software Quality and Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the core activities of the test effort, which involve test case design, performing the necessary tests and accurately recording the outcomes of the testing. In this role, you will provide key inputs for testing during the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and may support customer validation activities to support the successful validation of our products and services within customer organisations. Another key aspect of the role is the contribution to the continuous improvement of the capability within the organisation to facilitate first-time-quality, and as such the role must be oriented towards teamwork in an emerging and flexible environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Testing

• Defines test conditions for given requirements.
• Designs test cases and creates test scripts and supporting data, working to the specifications provided.
• Interprets, executes and records test cases in accordance with project test plans.
• Analyses and reports test activities and results. Identifies and reports issues and risks.

Quality Assurance

• Contributes to the collection of evidence and the conduct of formal audits or reviews of activities, processes, data, products or services.
• Examines records for evidence that appropriate testing and other quality control activities have taken place and determines compliance with organisational directives, standards and procedures.
• Identifies non-compliances, non-conformances and abnormal occurrences.

Methods and Tools

• Provides support on the use of existing methods and tools.
• Configures methods and tools within a known context.
• Creates and updates the documentation of methods and tools.

Problem Management

• Investigates problems in systems, processes and services.
• Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

Knowledge

• Demonstrates application of essential generic knowledge typically found in industry bodies of knowledge.
• Has gained a basic domain knowledge.
• Absorbs new information when it is presented systematically and applies it effectively.

Influence

• Interacts with and may influence immediate colleagues.
• May have some external contact with customers, suppliers and partners. May have more influence in own domain.
• Aware of need to collaborate with team and represent users/customer needs.

Complexity

• Performs a range of work activities in varied environments. May contribute to routine issue resolution.

Business skills

• Is able to plan, schedule and monitor own work within short time horizons.
• Demonstrates a rational and organised approach to work.
• Understands and uses appropriate methods, tools and applications. Identifies and negotiates own development opportunities.
• Is fully aware of and complies with essential organisational security practices expected of the individual.

Other

• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Shows Initiative and self-confidence, is adaptable and is able to cope with changing and evolving priorities
• Must have the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Demonstratable ability to apply critical thinking to problems and tasks
• Builds and maintains an in-depth knowledge of testing and validation within the life sciences industry and how they affect customers adopting our products
• Ability to execute tests accurately and capture evidence
• Proactively participates in skills improvement training
• Maintains an up-to-date awareness of trends, tools, technology, techniques and processes that affect testing and technology within the Life sciences domain

Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant experience in a project-based environment
• Minimum 1 -2 years of experience is required in testing.
• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent is preferred.
• May have experience or awareness of regulated environments
• Experience of working in and knowledge of the life sciences sector is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (Maths, Science, Engineering, Computing, etc.) or a related study, or equivalent project-related experience
• English: Fluent