QA Engineer

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Job description

We've got a role for an experienced Software Quality Assurance specialist with experience in writing test cases in Appium. Our client is an exciting and innovating growing healthtech company.
They operate at the interface of biotech, pharma and digital technology industries, using the concept of convergence to create new closed-loop models of care pathways, integrating feedback to optimise outcomes for patients and health systems.
We have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our expanding team. You will play a key role in developing mobile applications to deliver innovative treatments to patients in the form of medical device software.
Your focus will be on designing and implementing manual test cases, complemented by automated tests written in Appium to provide a robust automated test suite. You'll also play a central role in debugging activities, defining corrective actions, as well as reviewing system requirements and helping CLM track quality assurance metrics. Ultimately, we need someone who can participate in all stages of our software development process to help us meet our quality goals and build great products.
*Responsibilities and Duties*

* Understand product requirements and goals, and translate these into detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
* Write automated test cases in our custom automation framework based around Appium.
* Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
* Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.
* Identify, record, and track defects, and ensure thorough regression testing takes place when defects are resolved.
* Provide input into requirements gathering and risk analysis processes based on product observations and experience.
* Track quality assurance metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts.

*Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Training and Experience*

* Significant relevant experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer
* BSc or equivalent experience in either a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Medical, or other Healthcare related discipline
* MSc level qualification preferred
* Experience with standard software productivity tools for planning, documentation, and defect tracking preferred, preferably the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
* Experience with a test management and documentation tool, preferably TestRail.
* Ability to develop automated tests cases using Appium
* Knowledge and experience testing medical device products under ISO62304 / ISO13485 would be a strong differentiator but is not an essential requirement

*Key Personal Characteristics*

* Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication talent in order to establish sound relationships with colleagues, key partners and clients
* Methodical, with the ability to follow procedures accurately
* Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst showing attention to detail
* Flexibility, with an enthusiastic and confident approach; a willing member of the team
* Dedicated to driving business growth, developing others and self
* Enjoys setting exemplary standards

This is a full-time role. The team are currently all working from home, however you will be expected to work ideally 3 days per week in a London office location once office working resumes. They offer competitive salaries, company pension and death in service benefit.
Our client believe strongly that the team is fundamental to both their personal fulfilment and the company's success. From the start, they have embedded an extremely supportive and cohesive ethos into the company.
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