Lead Engineer, R&D Software Quality (f/m/d)

Join Clario as a Lead Engineer, R&D Software Quality (f/m/d) and make a meaningful impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of enterprise-level software used in clinical research. In this role, you will lead software quality engineering efforts in a highly regulated environment, helping deliver trusted digital solutions that accelerate access to life‑changing therapies.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible work schedules

• Attractive PTO plan

• Engaging employee programs

What you'll be doing

• Lead software quality engineering activities within a fast-paced Agile development environment

• Review product requirements and engineering specifications to define test strategies and scope test efforts

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated tests for web, API, desktop, and mobile applications

• Ensure test results are documented, reported, and clearly communicated to stakeholders, highlighting risks and quality issues

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to test engineers and less experienced team members

• Collaborate closely with software engineers, quality engineering colleagues, and product teams to resolve issues identified during testing

• Develop and maintain repeatable, high-quality test plans based on functional requirements, use cases, and system designs

• Troubleshoot test failures across multiple environments, including analysis of logs and database queries

• Conduct peer reviews of test cases and continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

• 7 years of experience in software quality engineering, including experience leading or mentoring teams

• Strong experience working in Agile environments (such as Scrum or SAFe) and familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and software testing techniques (functional, integration, system, regression)

• Hands-on experience with test automation, scripting languages (such as JavaScript, Python, or Ruby), and SQL

• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools; Polarion experience is a plus

• Experience with test automation tools and best practices; Katalon experience is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Knowledge of FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, and cGxP is an advantage

At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.