QA Automation Engineer
74% Flex
Extra Parental Leave
Offer summary
Qualifications:
5+ years experience as SDET, Proficiency in Java, Ruby, Nodejs, Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, Experience with CI/CD pipelines & tools, Familiarity with version control systems.Key responsabilities:
- Develop/Maintain automated test frameworks/tools
- Design/implement test cases/scenarios/strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for testing
- Execute tests, analyze results and report defects
- Continuous improvement of testing processes/methodologies
Job description
Your missions
Role
Software Development Engineer in Test
Location
India, Remote (Work from anywhere in India)
Minimum Qualification
B. Tech. (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Indicative Experience
5+ Years
Domain
Preferably life-sciences / pharma
Other benefits
Health Insurance, Provident Fund, Life Insurance, Reimbursement of Certification Expenses, Gratuity, 24x7 Health Desk
About Norstella
At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to the market quicker and help patients in need. Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time. Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-
have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our
market-leading brands, we help our clients:
Citeline accelerate the drug development cycle.
Evaluate bring the right drugs to market.
MMIT identify barrier to patient access.
Panalgo turn data into insight faster.
The Dedham Group think strategically for specialty therapeutics.
By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented and creative Software Development Engineer in Test with experience in big data applications for our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through automated testing and continuous integration practices. As an SDET, you will collaborate
closely with software developers and other stakeholders to design, develop, and execute automated test suites, as well as identify and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions in the realm of big data analytics. We place a great deal of value in emotional intelligence and the community that we have built. This facilitates a safe space where everyone s contributions are not only encouraged, but really valued especially from people with diverse or underrepresented backgrounds. We want to work with people who embrace these values and want to help build big data healthcare analytic software that can change people s lives for the better.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and scripts to support software testing efforts across multiple projects.
- Design and implement test cases, scenarios, and strategies to validate software functionality, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, identify test scenarios, and ensure adequate test coverage.
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
- Execute automated test suites, analyze test results, and report defects in a clear and concise manner.
- Perform root cause analysis of defects and work with development teams to implement effective solutions.
- Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in software testing and test automation.
- Join our engineering enlightenment group to discuss books, work through online courses, and other activities to continuously learn about our craft.
- Participate in agile ceremonies like stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives.
- Develop features from a well defined product backlog.
- Pair with your teammates as needed to help push yourself and the project forward.
- Mentor team members in the ways of SDET.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of proven experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or similar role, with a strong background in test automation and software quality assurance.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Ruby, Nodejs, or JavaScript, with hands-on experience in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress).
- Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, Azure DevOps).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate technical concepts effectively.
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities, with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality software products.
- Experience with big data processing technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
- Familiarity with NoSQL and SQL database systems for querying and manipulating large datasets.
- Familiarity with data science
- Excellent problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and the ability to work well under pressure to iteratively optimize and innovate products.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback to continuously improve solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have healthcare domain experience.
- AWS managed solutions for large data sets like S3, EMR, or Redshift
Our guiding principles for success at Norstella
01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First
We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by
being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in
what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we
do.
02: Integrity, Truth, Reality
We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity
offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what
doesn t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create
plans and resources to achieve our goals.
03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace
We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with
kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this
principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.
04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance
We will persevere even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from
missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.
05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning
We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that
the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to
shift their thinking.
Required profile
Experience
Level of experience:Senior (5-10 years)
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Hard Skills
Soft Skills
- Great collaboration and teamwork abilities
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to give/receive constructive feedback
- Creative thinking and resilience under pressure
- Continuous learner with humility and gratitude
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