Senior Automation Tester

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities we are meeting the need of patients our people and the planet.

Bengaluru the city which is Indias epicenter of Innovation has been selected to be home to Takedas recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation this role you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takedas ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here you will feel welcomed respected and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team

About the role:

As a Senior Automation Tester in the In Center Capability within the Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) business unit you will independently oversee all aspects of quality assurance ensuring each software product adheres to the highest standards and meets specified requirements. Your contributions will be crucial in enhancing our testing methodologies and maintaining standard operating procedures. Collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders you will design and execute test cases and scenarios that cover functional non-functional and negative aspects.

By planning execution and reporting of testing activities to ensure the product / feature meets all specifications and requirements this role directly contributes to PDTs ability to harness data effectively enhancing decision-making capabilities and ultimately competitive advantage in the market. You will be adopting cutting-edge technologies and methodologies which will help Takeda drive innovation adapt to new opportunities and continuously evolve in an ever-changing business/technological landscape.

This position will align to Testing and Validation chapter of the ICC and initially report to the Functional Delivery Lead for strategic direction as well as day-to-day management until the role of QA Lead is filled within Takeda ICC post which the reporting and managerial responsibilities will be transitioned accordingly.

How you will contribute:

• Responsible for designing solutioning and planning the execution of projects
• Oversee broader teams covering multiple projects to ensure cohesive progress
• Effectively communicate project status challenges and milestones to key stakeholders ensuring adherence to timelines
• Develop detailed test plans based on requirements and design specifications.
• Write detailed test cases and scenarios based on requirements and design documents.
• Execute manual and automated test cases report defects and track them to closure.
• Work closely with development product and business teams to understand requirements design effective test strategies and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cases test results and defect reports.
• Perform regression testing to verify that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities.
• Stay updated with the latest testing tools frameworks and best practices. Participate in improving the testing process and workflows.
• Communicate test results progress and risks to stakeholders providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Manage multiple QA teams effectively ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Design develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks and scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of test automation.
• Ensure the automation framework is scalable maintainable and reusable across different projects.
• Identify assess and communicate risks; develop mitigation strategies; prioritize testing; ensure timely issue resolution.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or a similar field required. Masters degree in a similar field would be a plus
• 5 years of experience as a QA/Automation tester with hands-on expertise in manual testing methodologies & practices
• Good knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and QA processes.
• Experience with test management and defect management tools like JIRA (Qtest is a plus).
• Good Knowledge of the TOSCA tool for UI and API automation.
• Strong SQL skills to query databases to validate data and back-end functionality.
• Good knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Knowledge of Git code versioning.
• Good knowledge of REST APIs.
• Ability to handle multiple QA teams and demonstrate team management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to articulate issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred requirements:

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes (using tools like Jenkins GitLab CI etc.).
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and how testing fits into the pipeline.
• Experience with mobile testing tools like Appium.
• Knowledge of AWS is a plus.
• Experience in Test automation especially with tools like Tosca or any similar automation tool is desirable.
• Experience in github actions playwright Selenium or similar automation frameworks.
• Performance testing knowledge is beneficial (K6/Jmeter for load test) .
• Understanding of the specific domain (e.g. healthcare finance) can be beneficial.

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

• Competitive Salary Performance Annual Bonus
• Flexible work environment including hybrid working
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self spouse and children
• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Broad Variety of learning platforms
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs
• Reimbursements Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks) Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

• Takeda is leading a digital revolution. Were not just transforming our company; were improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
• As an organization we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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