Sr Associate IS Test Engineer

As a Sr Associate IS Test Engineer, you will join a collaborative team implementing and supporting the next generation of safety platforms and supporting technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of enterprise applications, with a strong focus on test planning, execution, defect management, and test automation. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and QA teams to validate systems against business and regulatory requirements. Your expertise in automation testing, along with manual testing knowledge, will contribute to delivering robust solutions across platforms such as Medical Information Websites and other validated systems.

This role is critical in ensuring that applications meet performance, security, and compliance expectations across the development lifecycle, especially in GxP-regulated environments.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop manual and automated test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Create and maintain the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure full test coverage.
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), working closely with business stakeholders.
• Set up test data based on preconditions identified in test cases.
• Execute tests including Dry Runs, Operational Qualification (OQ), and regression testing.
• Capture test evidence and document test results in accordance with validation standards.
• Log and track defects using tools such as JIRA or HP ALM, ensuring clear documentation and traceability.
• Ensure defects are re-tested post-fix and verified for closure in collaboration with development teams.
• Execute test scripts provided by analysts, focusing on accuracy and completeness of testing.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure all identified bugs and issues are addressed and resolved effectively.
• Support automation testing efforts by building and maintaining scripts in tools like Selenium, TestNG, or similar.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cycles, supporting audit readiness and compliance.
• Ability to perform responsibilities in compliance with GxP and Computer System Validation (CSV) regulations, ensuring proper documentation, execution, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters/ Bachelors degree and 5 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience in designing and executing both manual and automated test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Hands-on expertise in building and maintaining automated functional, regression, and integration tests scripts using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Postman, or similar, enabling scalable and reusable test automation.
• Proficient in using tools like JIRA, HP ALM, or qTest for defect logging, tracking, test execution, and traceability, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with validation standards.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools for integrating testing into DevOps pipelines
• Develop, enhance, and maintain test automation scripts using data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid frameworks, enabling reusable, scalable, and maintainable test coverage across Salesforce and integrated systems.
• Proficient in creating test lifecycle documentation (RTMs, OQ protocols, test plans, reports) and supporting end-to-end testing within regulated GxP and CSV-compliant computer systems, ensuring adherence to validation, audit, and documentation standards

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with performance testing (e.g., JMeter) and API testing using tools like Postman to validate service-level functionality and performance.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum frameworks and supporting continuous testing practices across sprint cycles and iterative releases.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and business stakeholders to support UAT, validate fixes, and ensure issue resolution throughout the development lifecycle.
• Background in testing applications in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry, with an understanding of compliance, patient safety, and regulatory constraints.
• Ability to manage test data setup and maintain thorough documentation of test evidence to support compliance, audit preparation, and traceability.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, particularly within healthcare or pharmaceutical environments.

Professional Certifications:

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Level Certification
• Certified Automation Tester (e.g., Selenium WebDriver Certification)
• SAFe Agile or Scrum Certification (optional)
• Certified CSV/Validation Professional (optional)

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• High accountability and ownership of assigned tasks
• Adaptability to fast-paced and evolving environments
• Strong collaboration skills across functional and technical teams

Shift Information:

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.