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QA Analyst - Automation

Labcorp is a global life sciences company that provides comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development support. It operates one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the world.

Labcorp

Employee count: 5000+

India only

Advance your Information Technology (IT) career at an industry leading HealthCare Science Innovator.

Corporate IT is actively searching for an experienced expert-level QA Test Automation Developer and Engineer who will leverage development skills with state-of-the-art test automation technologies to develop a fully automated testing harness for build and deployment automation procedures. The test automation engineer will be part of clinical development teams within LabCorp and contribute to our science and innovation developments. Our development area includes enterprise web service, web application, mobile solution, and other software testing for continuous testing and continuous delivery.

The right candidate for this role will participate in the test automation technology development and best practice models. The QA Test Automation Developer creates (writing code) and executes automated test suites using industry standard COTS and other custom tools. In this role, you will be working with the users, business analysts, product managers, and developers focusing on establishing functional tests as automated steps first and foremost. Furthermore, we are focusing on having QA be left-shifted as much as possible, which will include that all software developers rely on automation guidance and test plans for improved development outcome in establishing test-driven unit tests for baseline testing as well.

Most importantly, you'll be engaged in meaningful work for an organization that is committed to "helping people live longer and healthier lives" every day.

Responsibilities:

Technical

  • Review user stories, technical specifications, user documentation, help files, and other documentation to assure quality of the products and tests to be developed
  • Use risk-driven techniques to develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites for our clinical science development and various other software products; i.e. perform automated dynamic testing.
  • Work with the development team to capture and reuse automated Unit Test Cases, Test Stubs, and other Development test objects for continuous build integration.
  • Work closely with the DevOps Engineers to create and maintain automated build verifications.
  • Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and test environments used.

Results Tracking and Reporting

  • Research and document bug reports following agreed-upon processes immediately upon discovery of a quality problem.
  • Update test execution status following agreed-upon processes as part of automated metrics.
  • Trace test cases and results back to specific quality risks.
  • Assist in the creation of test project status reports and metrics (e.g., Test Dashboard).

Management Support

  • Provide accurate and precise estimates for assigned task duration, along with confidence levels and foreseeable dependencies for automated testing.
  • Prepare test plans and schedules.
  • Provide technical guidance to developers and other test engineers.

Attitudes and Initiative

  • Focus on the important testing and project priorities as agreed-upon.
  • Show initiative in setting and meeting goals within an environment of managed change.
  • Understand the role of test automation within the software development lifecycle for Agile and DevOps development methodologies, business-related project constraints, and effective test advocacy for the best possible customer experience of product quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience on enterprise software systems
  • 5+ years of experience in QA automation development and scripting.
  • 5+ years of experience in all aspects of functional testing across a broad set of technologies, including cloud technology, container based microservices for sub-UI testing, RESTful service testing, thin-client testing (html/Angular), database testing, virtual service stub testing, and more.
  • 5+ years of experience in developing sub-UI and UI based scripts with tools like Selenium, RIT, Visual Studio, UFT, custom code, and more.
  • Deep knowledge of user story to test case translation with methods like Gherkin/Cucumber or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
  • Experience with testing infrastructure on Azure or AWS platform(s) including queue-based Java services.
  • Ability to use cloud monitoring services for fault detection and resolution, performance analysis and benchmarking.
  • Experience with cross browser testing.
  • Experience in scripting technologies for Test Data Management
  • Expert knowledge with Test Data Management tools and methods.
  • Expert knowledge in Test Plan and Test Case development for compliance or validated software systems.
  • The ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex user design issues into clean, understandable solutions.
  • Candidate must flourish in a fast paced, iterative, deadline driven environment.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success among this company of talented individuals.
  • Familiar with common test automation tools including but not limited to:
  • Selenium
  • Visual Studio Team Foundation Server: Performance Testing Automation, Microsoft Test Manager (MTM)
  • Maven (build management)
  • Jenkins (continuous integration services)
  • Database management studios for DB2, Oracle, or SQL Server
  • Git (code repository)
  • Others
  • Familiar with the following syntax as far as it is needed for assisting test automation tasks:
  • Java, C#, JavaScript, Python and Perl
  • SQL

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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Through groundbreaking technology and scientific expertise, Labcorp is revolutionizing diagnostics and drug development. For over five decades, the company has been at the forefront of scientific innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. Labcorp's commitment to advancing science is evident in its early adoption and commercialization of new diagnostic technologies, including genomic testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. The company operates one of the largest clinical laboratory networks globally, with extensive operations in over 100 countries. This vast network includes thousands of patient service centers and in-office phlebotomists, ensuring broad access to its comprehensive range of testing services. Labcorp processes hundreds of millions of tests annually, providing critical information that aids in diagnosis, treatment decisions, and healthcare management.

Labcorp's innovation extends significantly into the realm of drug development. Its Biopharma Laboratory Services segment offers a full suite of services to support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies throughout the entire development lifecycle, from early discovery to post-market surveillance. Notably, in 2023, this division played a role in supporting 84% of the new drugs and therapeutic products approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company was also a major developer and processor of COVID-19 testing during the pandemic, including developing the first at-home collection COVID-19 test. Labcorp continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies and strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities, such as expanding its precision oncology portfolio and at-home testing options. This relentless pursuit of innovation allows Labcorp to provide insights that accelerate healthcare advancements and improve lives worldwide.

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Paid time off for illness.

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Paid leave for new parents.

Flexible, paid time off

Flexible paid time off policy.

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