Technical Test Lead, Evinova

Are you a technically skilled test automation expert ready to lead quality initiatives at the cutting edge of healthcare technology Can you combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure our platform delivers exceptional experiences for patients and healthcare providers Then Evinova a health tech business within the AstraZeneca Group is looking for you!

At Evinova Platform were building the foundation for digital health solutions that are science-based evidence-led and human experience-driven. Our platform team delivers the core capabilities APIs and infrastructure that power patient-facing clinical trial applications used worldwide. We need a hands-on Technical Test Lead who can drive quality through automation while leading our testing strategy.

The Platform Engineering organization consists of several self-organized cross-functional teams delivering innovative digital infrastructure and services. Working with agile methodology we release new software components quarterly through our program increments ensuring continuous improvement of our platform capabilities.

We are proud to have one of the best software development teams you can find with deep technical and business skills. This is a place where you can grow your technical leadership while delivering software with purpose - improving clinical trials and ultimately patient outcomes.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Technical Test Lead to spearhead the testing efforts for the Evinova Platform team. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills driving both test automation excellence and overall quality strategy for our platform components APIs and services that power patient-facing clinical trial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall testing efforts for the Evinova Platform delivery working closely with cross-functional teams while maintaining hands-on involvement in technical implementation
• Develop and maintain robust automated test frameworks using e.g. Playwright for frontend testing and SuperTest or similar tools for backend/API validation
• Design and execute end-to-end automated tests across web applications and services covering both UI and API layers
• Ensure all test activities follow GxP standards emphasizing traceability reproducibility and proper documentation
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions GitLab CI Jenkins)
• Collaborate with developers DevOps and product teams to define test strategies and embed quality across the SDLC
• Provide technical mentorship to test engineers fostering a culture of automation and continuous improvement
• Support validation testing exploratory testing and release readiness efforts
• Maintain comprehensive test documentation and contribute to audit readiness

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field
• 5 years of experience in software testing or quality engineering with a strong focus on both frontend and backend test automation
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with:
• Playwright for end-to-end UI automation
• SuperTest Postman or equivalent tools for API testing
• Deep understanding of HTTP protocols RESTful APIs OAuth2 JWT and JSON
• Strong experience with Git CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum practices
• Excellent analytical debugging and communication skills
• Proven leadership experience in testing efforts for complex technical projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience and regulatory knowledge (i.e. GxP/SaMD validation)
• Knowledge of performance/load testing tools (e.g. k6 Artillery Locust)
• Familiarity with contract testing (e.g. Pact) and mocking strategies
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and container technologies (Docker Kubernetes)
• Experience with test reporting and quality dashboards

Location: Sweden Gothenburg (3 days on site)

Work location: Sweden Gothenburg office

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why Evinova (AstraZeneca)
Evinova draws on AstraZenecas deep experience developing novel therapeutics informed by insights from thousands of patients and clinical researchers. Together we can accelerate the delivery of life-changing medicines improve the design and delivery of clinical trials for better patient experiences and outcomes and think more holistically about patient care before during and after treatment. We know that regulators healthcare professionals and care teams at clinical trial sites do not want a fragmented approach. They do not want a future where every pharmaceutical company provides its own different digital solutions. They want solutions that work across the sector simplify their workload and benefit patients broadly. By bringing our solutions to the wider healthcare community we can help build more unified approaches to how we all develop and deploy digital technologies better serving our teams physicians and ultimately patients. Evinova represents a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes with digital and AI to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards for the sector.

Join us in transforming billions of patients lives through technology data and cutting-edge ways of working. Together we have the opportunity to combine deep scientific expertise with digital and artificial intelligence to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards across the sector.

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