Test Automation Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Job Type: Test Automation Engineer
• Salary: Not specified
• Description: PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is seeking a dedicated mid-level Test Automation Engineer to join its Clinical Development Innovation team. This global role will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), encompassing design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of software systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in software development, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Previous experience as a Test Engineer or in a similar role (comparable to 5+ years of experience).
• Excellent firsthand experience and proficiency with Test Automation frameworks and tools, including PactFlow, Cypress.io, Selenium, TestNG, and CodedUI.
• Familiarity with both Azure and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and document governance, principles, and ways of working.
• Design, develop, and maintain all elements of system testing and test automation.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Tech Stack

• Programming Languages: JavaScript, C# .Net, Azure Bicep, YAML, Python
• Frameworks and Libraries: React, NextJS, .Net Core
• Databases: Azure Cosmos DB, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory
• Cloud Services: Azure (Azure Functions, Service Bus, Azure Storage, Key Vault)
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps
• Automation and Testing: PactFlow, Cypress.io, Selenium, TestNG, CodedUI
• Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor, App Insight/Alerts/logs
• Version Control: Git

Application Instructions

• This is a home-based, 2-year fixed-term role located in the UK.

Company Information

• Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Business Unit: PPD (Clinical Research)
• Mission: Enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
• Hashtag: #TechWithPurpose