Advarra
Automation Software Test Engineer II
AdvarraIreland6 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

As an Automation Test Engineer II, you will be involved from the ground up in building and maintaining requirement driven test scenarios, cases, and plans to ensure quality software releases. A key aspect of your role will include concentrating on continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, ensuring that execution environments are consistently updated, and meticulously tracking issues that arise during regression testing. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Software Test Engineering team to improve the overall internal quality system and assist in internal/external quality audits. You will work integrally with product line management, project managers, support, and developers to ensure a quality driven product.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide mentorship to team members for best practices and code review.
  • Multi-task daily activities with offline projects.
  • Assist in maintaining and modernizing automation framework.
  • Drive initiatives for software quality process efficiency and improvements.
  • Design, document, execute, and maintain test plans, scenarios, use cases, scripts and procedures.
  • Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts.
  • Assist in CRM/File Share administration.
  • Conduct full lifecycle testing including integration, regression, and stress tests.
  • Document software defects using the company’s CRM tracking system.
  • Provide input on functional requirements and potential problems.
  • Find and report defects to software developers.
  • Help investigate customer problems as needed.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.


Location

This role is open to candidates working remotely or hybrid in Ireland

Basic Qualifications

  • BS in Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 4 years of related experience.
  • 3 years of automated testing experience, including building and maintaining automation testing solutions for frontend UI and backend API.
  • Experience with version control and issue tracking.
  • Proficient in one or more of the following coding languages:
  • C# with Selenium
  • Proficient in one or more of the following testing tools:
  • GitHub (Git), SQL, Playwright, Nunit, Junit, Taurus, JMeter, Postman, Appium
  • Working knowledge of relational database concepts.
  • Knowledge of healthcare and clinical trial industry standards and regulations.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Methodical and thorough approach to problem troubleshooting and solving.
  • Sound interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills.
  • Aptitude to think more widely about the context of work and broader interdependencies.
  • Strong fundamentals with SDLC methodologies (Agile, waterfall)
  • Passionate about quality assurance.


Physical And Mental Requirements

  • Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation.
  • Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
  • Learn and comprehend basic instructions.
  • Focus and pay attention to tasks and responsibilities.
  • Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking.


Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by central, state, or local law. Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.

The base salary range for this role is €37,000 - €55,500. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.

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