Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for complex software systems
Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and integration testing across web, backend, and platform components
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria with a quality‑first mindset
Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution, ensuring clear and actionable communication
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to continuously improve quality outcomes
Support software releases by validating readiness and assessing risk
Apply risk‑based thinking to testing activities and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions
Champion quality best practices and help evolve team standards, tools, and processes
Work effectively in a distributed environment while maintaining strong communication and accountability

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ yrs experience in software quality assurance, software testing, ideally LIMS and/or Salesforce
Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and current QA methodologies
Hands‑on experience designing and executing test cases and documenting test results
Experience using defect tracking and test management tools
Familiarity with agile development environments and cross‑functional collaboration
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and written and verbal communication skills
Exposure and understanding of regulated environments e.g. GxP, GLP, GCP, CLIA, CAP, and data integrity frameworks.

Software QA Engineer

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