Software Test Engineer, Clinical Software

Job title:

Software Test Engineer, Clinical Software

Company

Waters

Job description

OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join our Clinical Systems Development team in our pioneering R&D facility in Wilmslow!Clinical Systems Development develop Waters Clinical and IVD Systems, Hardware and Software. This is a unique opportunity to get involved in a new organisation, with a mission to delivering customer benefit in the clinical market segment through the evaluation, development and deployment of innovative clinical system capabilities.By joining our team, you will aid in the design, development and maintenance of software related clinical products though testing for the company, to influence continual technical learning within the department and to ensure that software generated by the company is fit for purpose and meets the customers’ needs.This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office, 2 days home.What can we offer you?

• A plan for your personal development in your own area of specialism, pursuing this with the support of your manager to undertake the training and learning to progress!
• Flexible working and a hybrid approach
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Private health and dental insurance
• Contributory based pension scheme
• Subsidized membership of onsite gym
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Software Testing and Documentation:

• Test, maintain, and review software.
• Document software testing activities and results.

Test Scenario Design and Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain test scenarios for software testing and evaluation.

Automation Testing:

• Contribute to the generation of automation tests to improve the efficiency of the software testing process.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with team members on software and technical issues.
• Work within and across teams to enhance working practices and skill levels.

User Support:

• Provide test support to internal and external users as needed.

QualificationsWe’d love to hear from you if you meet the follwing requirements:Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.

Experience:

• Proven experience in software testing and engineering practice, in a senior or lead role.
• Proven experience with manual and automated testing processes.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with test automation tools.
• knowledge of programming/scripting languages.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with defect tracking tools.
• Experience with API testing.

Methodologies and Frameworks:

• Expertise in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Experience in developing and implementing test plans, and test Scenarios.
• Experience with BDD and Gherkin.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong commitment to quality and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks in software products.

Any of the following experience would be desirable but not crucial as we would provide support to you:

• Testing software for analytical instrumentation.
• Test of software for medical devices.

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to work flexibly. Please don’t hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around hybrid working and flexibility; we’ll do our best to support you.Company DescriptionWaters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world’s leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Expected salary

Location

Wilmslow, Cheshire

Job date

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:55:15 GMT

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