Digital Tester, SCM-DTS

at  Astellas

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .
This is a remote position and is based in India. Remote work from certain states may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

As an individual contributor of a team of individuals in a specific area of digital expertise, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of two components – Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution is about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, will focus on the growth and development of individuals within a specific area of expertise. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.
A Testing Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the quality assurance and testing protocols for their company’s products to ensure they meet industry and company standards. The role requires a blend of business acumen, understanding of technical architectures, and the ability to communicate effectively with both business stakeholders and technical teams This role requires a meticulous approach to testing and a deep understanding of various testing methodologies and tools.
You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Agile Collaboration and Communication:
Actively participate in all phases of the Agile development process, including planning, refinement, review, and retrospective meetings. Work closely with the Product Owner to understand requirements and ensure that acceptance criteria are clear and testable.
Communicate effectively with developers and other team members to ensure a mutual understanding of the product and its challenges.
Test Planning and Execution: Develop and maintain test strategies and plans that align with the sprint goals and overall project objectives. Create detailed, effective test cases and scripts based on user stories and acceptance criteria. Execute manual and automated tests during sprints to ensure continuous integration and deployment readiness.
Quality Assurance and Control: Serve as a quality gatekeeper, ensuring that all deliverables meet the required standards before they are deployed. Monitor all stages of software creation to identify system malfunctions and help diagnose software issues.
Defect Management: Identify, log, and track defects and inconsistencies. Work closely with the development team to facilitate quick resolutions. Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
Automation and Tool Utilization: Implement and manage testing tools and frameworks to support effective testing and results reporting. Contribute to the enhancement of automated testing practices and tools.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in retrospective meetings to suggest improvements to make the development process more efficient. Stay up to date with new testing tools, methodologies, and best practices in Agile testing.