Senior Test Engineer

Job Title: Senior Test Engineer

Career Level - D2

Introduction to role

Are you ready to take your testing expertise to the next level? As a Senior Consultant - Test Engineer, you will conduct various testing activities within IT projects, working in line with set test strategies and best practices. Your role involves testing software products to a highly capable level and documenting the output of the testing activities in a clear and concise manner. You will engage in requirements analysis, test design, test case and test charter creation, test execution, automation, tooling, test documentation, and test reporting. Additionally, you will coach and mentor less experienced Test Engineers.

Accountabilities

- Extensive experience with end-to-end testing processes, including test planning, design, execution, and reporting, working either in a team with other testers or independently as a sole tester.
- Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans for functional testing that align with project goals and timelines.
- Lead the preparation and execution of functional test scripts, ensuring thorough coverage and adherence to best practices.
- Conduct in-depth reviews of test scripts before and after execution to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee the defect lifecycle, from identification and documentation to prioritization and resolution, ensuring clear communication with development teams.
- Allocate tasks and manage workloads for the testing team, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and timely completion of testing activities.
- Monitor and manage the progress of test phases, providing regular updates and detailed reports on test execution status to stakeholders.
- Facilitate post-testing analysis to identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback to enhance future testing cycles.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the testing process, addressing issues promptly and escalating when necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior testers, offering guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, capable of coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Technical or Business Degree or proven relevant experience.
- Highly proficient skills and experience in testing software products.
- Strong Experience working within global testing teams.
- Evidence of implementing innovative testing solutions.
- Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
- Advanced knowledge of software testing and exposure to automation.
- Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong knowledge and skills in using testing tools and methodologies.
- Excellent domain skills.
- Competency in writing and executing SQL queries to validate backend data and proficiency in API testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Masters degree
- GxP Validation experience
- Lifesciences domain skills

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Join a team with the backing and investment to win! You'll be working with cutting-edge technology. This marriage between our purposeful work and the use of high-tech platforms is what sets us apart. Lead the way in digital healthcare. From exploring data and AI to working in the cloud on new technologies. Join a team at the forefront. Help shape and define the technologies of the future, with the backing you need from across the business.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.