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Software Quality and Test Engineer
Job ID R0000032826 , United KingdomParexel is in the business of improving the world’s health. We do this by providing a suite of biopharmaceutical services that help clients across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments. We believe in our values,Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment & Accountability.
This role will work within our AI Labs’department which is an innovative team that will build, test and deploy leading AI-driven solutions to improve workflows common across both Parexel and the life sciences industry. The team partner and support the business in building best-in-class AI-driven solutions when nothing suitable exists.
This role is to be based in the UK and will be fully home based (you can be located anywhere in the UK). You will be working in an innovative and collaborative environment with international peers, colleagues and a supportive manager.
As theSoftware Quality Test Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of software quality by developing and executing on test strategy throughout the software development lifecycle and contributing to process improvement. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality, improve test coverage, and support both automation and manual testing initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
Test Planning and Execution
Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases ensuring robust test coverage and high-quality software
Collaborate with product managers and developers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
Organize/categorize tests to streamline testing processes
Update and maintain test documentation ensuring ongoing validity of test suite
Perform functional, regression, and integration testing
Identify, document, and track software defects, working collaboratively with developers to resolve issues
Document test results and test reports
Support product release testing
Automated Test
Contribute to development and implementation of automated test framework including development of a sustainable workflow for continued growth, maintenance, and improvement of test automation.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and associated documentation
Critically evaluate manual tests for automated candidacy
Reporting and Communication
Contribute to reporting of quality metrics, test results, and status
Collaborate effectively with product, development, and other stakeholders
Advocate for user experience and quality in software products
Collaborate with team of subject matter expert manual test team
Process Improvement
Contribute to continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle by staying updated on latest trends, tools, and methodologies in support of QC tasks for development of AI integrated software.
Education:
Education to degree level in engineering, computer science, or other relevant qualification/experience with current automation test tools and methodologies
Skills:
Practical understanding of Agile SDLC and QA methodologies
Proficiency in test case design and execution
Proficiency in manual test and automation
Software quality metrics and reporting
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Internally motivated and accountable
Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
Knowledge and Experience:
Previous Software Testing experience required operating as a Software Tester, Validation Engineer or Quality Assurance Engineer.
Experienced in developing and executing regression test plans, creating and maintaining test cases for new features, and ensuring the ongoing validity of existing test suites.
Committed to continuously improving testing processes and frameworks, proactively addressing flaky or broken tests and optimizing test coverage.
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Experience with both automated and manual testing techniques
Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (Github Actions)
Hands-on experience with current automated test tools and methodologies
Experience with automated evaluation frameworks for AI integrated components a plus
In return we will be able to offer you a structured career pathway and encouragement to develop within the role including awareness and understanding of the industry. You will be well supported and for your hard work you will be rewarded with a competitive base salary and a benefits package including holiday, private healthcare, dental insurance as well as other benefits that you would expect with a top company in the CRO Industry.
Apply today to begin your Parexel journey!
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