Senior Associate Application Test Engineer - Automation Testing

GxP-regulated environments

Roles & Responsibilities

• Test Case Development & Execution:

  Design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements. You will create and maintain the

  Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)

  to ensure full test coverage and capture test evidence in accordance with validation standards.

• Automation Testing:

  Support automation testing efforts by building, enhancing, and maintaining scripts in tools like

  Selenium, TestNG

  , or similar frameworks. You will also use tools like

  Jenkins

  or

  GitHub Actions

  to integrate testing into

  DevOps

  pipelines.

• Defect Management:

  Log and track defects using tools such as

  JIRA

  or

  HP ALM

  . You will ensure defects are re-tested post-fix and verified for closure in collaboration with development teams.

• Compliance & Documentation:

  Ensure responsibilities are performed in compliance with

  GxP

  and

  Computer System Validation (CSV)

  regulations. You will maintain detailed documentation of test cycles and support audit readiness.

• Collaboration:

  Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to ensure all identified bugs and issues are addressed and resolved effectively, and assist in User Acceptance Testing (

  UAT

  ).

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in designing and executing both manual and automated test cases.
• Hands-on expertise in building and maintaining automated test scripts using tools like

  Selenium, TestNG, Postman

  , or similar.
• Proficient in using tools like

  JIRA, HP ALM

  , or

  qTest

  for defect logging and tracking.
• Familiarity with

  Jenkins, GitHub Actions

  , or similar tools for integrating testing into

  DevOps

  pipelines.
• Proficient in creating test lifecycle documentation (

  RTMs, OQ protocols, test plans

  ) and supporting testing within

  GxP

  and

  CSV

  -compliant systems.
• Familiarity with performance testing (

  JMeter

  ) and

  API

  testing is a plus.
• Knowledge of

  Agile/Scrum

  methodologies and continuous testing practices.

• ISTQB Foundation

  or

  Advanced Level Certification

  is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree with relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience, or a Diploma with a substantial background in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Experience in validated (

  GxP

  ) environments and with

  CSV

  practices is a plus.
• A background in testing applications in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues.

• Attention to Detail:

  Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.

• Communication:

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Collaboration:

  Strong collaboration skills across functional and technical teams, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.

• Adaptability:

  High accountability and ownership of assigned tasks, with adaptability to fast-paced and evolving environments.