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Senior Software Quality and Test Engineer

Role overview

Summary

The role focuses on validating and maintaining software quality across e-Logistics applications within Parexel's Clinical Trial Services and Logistics team. You will collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure high-quality software that supports clinical research teams, contributing to the continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant qualification or experience.
  • Previous software testing experience as a Software Tester, Validation Engineer, or Quality Assurance Engineer.
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, with experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) and both automated and manual testing techniques.
  • Experience with MS Visual Studio and C# programming, and knowledge of GitHub Actions and hands-on experience with automated test tools such as Jenkins.
  • Experience developing and executing regression test plans and creating and maintaining test cases for new features.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure robust test coverage and high-quality software.
  • Perform functional, regression, and integration testing, and support product release testing.
  • Identify, document, and track software defects, collaborating with developers to resolve issues.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of an automated test framework, including maintaining and improving test automation.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Parexel

  • Clinical Research (CRO)
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.

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Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.


We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose: moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry leading innovation, With Heart®.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Quality and Test Engineer to join our team, supporting the Clinical Trial Services and Logistics (CTS&L) e-Logistics business and the clinical research industry. As a Senior Software Quality and Test Engineer, you will validate and maintain software quality across our e-Logistics applications and provide key inputs for validation throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This position plays a key role in delivering reliable software that clinical research teams depend on, supporting data integrity, operational efficiency, and high-quality user experiences.


You'll collaborate with product managers, developers, and subject matter experts, follow agreed quality standards, and contribute to test planning, execution, automation, and reporting. Responsibilities include designing and executing test plans, building and maintaining automated test frameworks, and communicating quality metrics and results, with opportunities to deepen your expertise and influence how software is built and released.


You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through continuous improvement of our applications and the software development lifecycle. In a flexible, emerging environment built on teamwork, you will have continuous learning opportunities, and the Senior Software Quality and Test Engineer can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases that ensure robust test coverage and high-quality software, collaborating with product managers and developers to understand requirements.
  • Perform functional, regression, and integration testing, and support product release testing.
  • Identify, document, and track software defects, working collaboratively with developers to resolve issues.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of an automated test framework, including a sustainable workflow for the continued growth, maintenance, and improvement of test automation.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and associated documentation and critically evaluate manual tests for automated candidacy.
  • Organize and categorize tests to streamline testing processes, and update and maintain test documentation to ensure the ongoing validity of the test suite.
  • Document test results and test reports, and contribute to reporting of quality metrics, test results, and status.
  • Collaborate effectively with product, development, and other stakeholders, including the subject matter expert manual test team.
  • Advocate for user experience and quality in software products.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle by staying current on the latest trends, tools, and methodologies supporting quality control for the development of AI-integrated software.

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

  • Strengths in software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, and in both automated and manual testing techniques.
  • Interest in or experience working in clinical research, healthcare, or a regulated environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, along with a flexible attitude toward work assignments and new learning.
  • A methodical, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, and to adapt as priorities evolve.
  • Comfort working with Azure DevOps (ADO), GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Agile methodologies (preferably Scrum).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree level in engineering, computer science, or other relevant qualification or experience.
  • Previous software testing experience operating as a Software Tester, Validation Engineer, or Quality Assurance Engineer.
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, with experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) and with both automated and manual testing techniques.
  • Experience with MS Visual Studio and C# programming, and knowledge of GitHub Actions and hands-on experience with automated test tools such as Jenkins.
  • Experience developing and executing regression test plans, creating and maintaining test cases for new features, and a commitment to continuously improving testing processes and frameworks.

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.


If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be perfect fit, send them the link to apply! 

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