Software Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Software Quality Engineer will be based in Buffalo Grove IL. In this position youwill be responsible for providing technical and implementations support for our Enterprise Integration Systems and applications. You will also be responsible for architecting designing installation and set-up of our enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead software validation activities including validation strategy test planning test design execution defect management and reporting.

• Apply GAMP categorization CSV/CSA methodologies 21 CFR Part 11 requirements and risk-based validation principles to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Analyze user and functional requirements estimate testing efforts and contribute to project planning and validation strategies.

• Prepare review and maintain Software Lifecycle (SLC) and validation documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Execute validation activities in accordance with approved procedures quality standards regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

• Coordinate defect triage analyze test results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues efficiently.

• Monitor validation progress and provide accurate daily weekly and monthly status reports to stakeholders.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality validation outcomes while maintaining compliance with FDA regulations and internal quality standards.

• Define design implement and validate computerized systems in compliance with FDA regulations and change control processes.

• Develop and implement Validation Master Plans (VMPs) and overall validation strategies.

• Support the creation execution review and approval of all software validation deliverables throughout the Software Verification and Validation (SV&V) lifecycle.

• Perform independent reviews and approvals of validation documentation to ensure completeness accuracy and compliance.

• Develop and review validation protocols to ensure testing adequately verifies intended system functionality and regulatory requirements.

• Review executed protocols and validation reports for compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) validation standards and justified conclusions.

• Provide guidance on incident deviation and defect management ensuring timely resolution and appropriate documentation.

• Identify assess and mitigate project and validation risks while recommending effective solutions.

• Support and participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations and document IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation reports.

• Ensure solution stability through appropriate monitoring controls and continuous process improvements.

• Promote knowledge sharing of new technologies systems and validation best practices across the team.

• Establish effective communication channels and maintain strong collaboration with customers peers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• 5 years of experience in software validation for enterprise systems including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Strong knowledge of GAMP categorization Computer System Validation (CSV) Computer Software Assurance (CSA) 21 CFR Part 11 and 21 CFR Part 820 requirements.

• Proven experience applying risk-based validation methodologies and developing validation strategies for regulated environments.

• Hands-on experience with validation planning test design execution defect management and validation reporting.

• Ability to analyze business and functional requirements and translate them into comprehensive validation documentation and deliverables.

• Experience creating reviewing and maintaining testing documentation and Software Lifecycle (SLC) artifacts.

• Solid understanding of IT environments application support and system maintenance best practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

MF15

What youll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to experience qualifications geographic location education external market data and internal equity.

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