Software Testing Lead
On-siteLimerick, Munster, Ireland
Job Summary
Define and continuously improve the overall testing strategy for Manufacturing Execution System implementations, upgrades, and integrations. Lead a team of test engineers, fostering a culture of quality while developing comprehensive test plans for functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT activities. Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, acting as the quality gate for MES releases to ensure regulatory and functional compliance. Oversee defect management, triage, and root cause analysis using tools like Azure DevOps and Jira, while producing testing metrics for stakeholders. Support computer system validation activities in compliance with GxP regulations where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ Years
- Proven experience as a Testing Lead or Senior QA Engineer on complex enterprise software implementations
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Experience working in or closely with Agile/DevOps delivery environments
- Demonstrable experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts for large-scale enterprise systems
- Hands-on experience with defect and test management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira, Zephyr, qTest)
- Ability to communicate complex quality and risk topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g. pharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage, or similar) with an understanding of quality and compliance requirements
Desired Qualifications
- ISTQB or equivalent
- Direct experience testing off-the-shelf MES platforms, ideally Syncade (Emerson) — including electronic batch records, workflow configuration, and system integrations
- Hands-on DevOps experience: CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), automated testing integration, and deployment pipeline quality gates
- Familiarity with GxP computer system validation (CSV), GAMP 5 methodology, and regulated software lifecycle practices
- Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
- Understanding of MES integrations with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and laboratory systems (LIMS)
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes within pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors
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