Software Test Lead – Laboratory Management Software

at  Agilent Technologies Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek, so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at agilent.com.
The Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG) continually develops innovative tools that improve the science and economics of the laboratory. Among these tools are software applications designed to help researchers manage their labs more efficiently and help them determine the future direction of their facility. The ACG Software Test team is looking to add a Software Test Lead to support our manual software testing team who will validate product quality prior to deployment.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a motivated individual with the following background:

• Ideally a university degree in a Life Science, Engineering or IT field
• Several years of hands-on experience with manual desktop and web-based application testing
• ISTQB certification
• Knowledge of / experience in test automation would be a great asset
• Familiarity with instrument software quality testing, compliance and regulated environment would be a plus
• Full proficiency in English.

On a personal level, you are autonomous, customer centric and a team player. You have great interpersonal and communication skills to interact with many internal and external partners. You are able to quickly grasp requirements and propose creative solutions to problem solving. You have also an analytical mindset as well as strong planning, organizational and time management skills.

• Work directly with global teams (Software Development, Marketing, Product, and Test members) daily in a virtual environment
• Perform manual testing, the scope of which will encompass all functionality of services
• Manage project test teams, assign work, review tasks, test cases and test results
• Work with Engineering and Product Management teams to clearly communicate test results, recommended next steps and timing for the next phase of feature releases
• Work with Software development to provide test effort estimates.
• Develop and execute test scripts, plans and test cases for a range of projects varying from system implementations, enhancements, and bug fixes to strategic initiatives.
• Review and validate software requirements and functional design specifications.
• Troubleshoot system issues and defects with Support, R&D, and implementation teams, propose solutions, test resolutions and facilitate release to production.
• Coordinate UAT; assist in the development of test schedules and business-focused test plans.
• Develop test estimates for project and enhancement requests, as well as scoping, planning and developing a schedule for test activities.
• Design, build and maintain test suites for continuous testing
• Document test runs, results, and test analysis
• Participate in design input/design output meetings.
• Liaise with localisation test team to coordinate testing for multiple releases and meet tight deadlines.
• Ensure all lifecycle documents are updated and all processes are followed.
• Setting up / maintain Virtual Systems / Test Environments.
  This role is entirely remote and you could be based anywhere in the UK.