Automation Test Engineer

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

Astellas’ Global Capability Centers – Overview

Astellas’ Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are in India, Poland and Mexico.

The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.

Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

Purpose and Scope

As an Automation Test Engineer in Enterprise platforms, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of two components – Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution is about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focuses on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

As an Automation Test Engineer, you will define strategy for leveraging test tools, administer the tools, develop automation test scripts for our organization. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of Tricentis Tosca automation tools. You will create and execute automated test scripts as well as help delivery and support teams. You will use your knowledge, expertise, and quick learning to stay ahead and teach others in evolving automation tool ecosystem. You will provide technical support for Tosca, and resolve issues with external agencies and teams, business users and software vendors. You’ll also monitor performance and drive continuous improvement. The evolving use and future opportunities bring a lot of variety in your day-to-day job.

You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.

This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop automation roadmap and strategy for leveraging Tricentis Tosca for functional automation. Administer automation tools, manage users and roles, manage license utilization
• Define guidelines/best practice for writing automated test scripts, ensure test scripts’ consistency. Continuously improve test automation frameworks and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Support test automation solutions for different environments and multiple platforms across landscape (Web-based, desktop-based; API’s; SAP, Veeva/SalesForce, Adobe, etc.
• Develop new automated test scripts and automate existing manual tests. Conduct peer reviews of automated test scripts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards throughout the testing process
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues, working closely with development teams to resolve them
• Support components of the Tosca and their interfaces with other tools and systems. Help in troubleshooting issues within test platform
• Increase tools’ adoption through conducting training sessions
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor performance of tools, simplify administrative activities, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience
• Security & Compliance: Ensure the applications are secure, compliant, and projects adhere to SLC best practices, including managing identity and access and securing data. Generate and maintain related documentation including SOPs, WIPs, STL Templates and Training Materials as needed
• Initiative Execution: Actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives, applying your specialized skills to achieve the objectives and expected Value. Contribute to the ongoing realization of Value from these enterprise platforms through continuous integration and deployment
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members within the subdivision and across other digital and business units
• Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise
• Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities
• Reporting: Regularly report on system use to your Capability Lead, VT captain, and team members
• Problem-Solving: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science
• 3+ years' experience in software test automation, working with tools like Tricentis Tosca or Worksoft Certify
• Deep understanding of testing within a heavily regulated environment. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry’
• Experience in setting up and troubleshooting test automation tools like Tosca or Worksoft. Strong background in writing and troubleshooting automated scripts
• Experience in automating test scripts for platforms like SAP ECC or SAP S4HANA, Veeva/SalesForce, Adobe, ServiceNow, MS 365, etc
• Proven track record of establishing and following best practices for creating and managing test scripts
• Proficiency in different phases of testing like Sanity Testing, Functional Testing, GUI Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Performance Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Thorough understanding of software development life cycle
• Experience in CI/CD Azure pipeline. Experience with integrating automated testing tools with product suite with DevOps pipeline
• Experience of working with OpenText ALM and ALM Client
• Familiarity with at least one Source Code Control too
• Strong knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodology and experience working in Agile teams. Experience in using Azure DevOps for continuous integration, continuous delivery, pipelines, and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development, operations, security teams, business users, software vendors.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Agile and adaptable to changing environments and project scopes.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications in Tricentis Tosca or Worksoft Certify.
  
  

Work Environment

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

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