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"At ICON, it's our People that set us Apart"
 
 
ICON is a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We specialize in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support Clinical Development – from compound selection to Phase I - IV clinical studies 
 
ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart. 
 
Firecrest Clinical provides a number of web delivered Clinical Technology products and Solutions to the Clinical Trial and Pharmaceutical Industries. Its clients include 10 out of the top 12 global Pharma companies and is rapidly becoming the industry standard in the successful management of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) during the lifetime of the Clinical Trial. The company is in an active growth stage during the market roll out of its innovative products.
Headcount has more than doubled over the past 2 years with continued growth planned in Limerick, Dublin, the US and APAC.
  
 
 
Job Title:          Automated Test Engineer
Reports To:      Software Test Manager
Department:     Firecrest
Location:         
Job Code:       
 
Position Summary
 
The Automated Test Engineer is a critical role within the software department responsible for delivering automated test solutions to support our innovative suite of web based and mobile software solutions. This role will give you the opportunity to work for a global leader in the clinical trials industry, within an exciting and flexible environment embracing the latest technologies and work practices.
 
The Automated Test Engineer will lead the software test effort within their assigned agile team, ensuring all functionality delivered by the team is fully tested and of the highest quality. They will work with the team to develop the best solution that meets the business need and drive the overall quality in all team deliverables. The Automated Test Engineer will support the team’s efforts to be high performing by driving continuous improvement within the quality and test activities of the software development process.
 
By working within an Agile Team, the Automated Test Engineer will benefit from working closely with a diverse range of talented personnel, such as graphic designers, software developers, validation engineers and business owners.  They will work with their peers within other agile teams by sharing knowledge and collectively enhancing the overall automated test framework that supports the software department goals of being able to continuously deliver quality features and enhancements for both new and existing systems within short timeframes. 
 
Role Responsibility
 
·         Create, manage and execute automated tests on internally developed software components
 
·         Support final validation/ user acceptance test execution before software is deployed to the customer
 
·         Create and maintain all required test documentation deliverables (Test Cases, Validation Plans etc)
 
·         Review software requirements documentation
 
·         Provide the team with accurate and precise estimates for assigned task duration, along with risk levels and foreseeable dependencies.
 
·         Drive issue resolution for bugs identified during internal and customer reviews ensuring issues have been recorded, prioritised, assigned and tracked  to closure
 
·         Identify error patterns as well as drive root cause analysis on issues
 
·         Identify, develop and maintain standards with regard to automated test suite
 
·         Drive post-project evaluations and lessons learned
 
·         Ensure the project has been conducted according to the Quality process and project methodology.
 
·         Provide leadership within the Agile Team in all quality and test activities
 
·         Provide instruction and guidance to new and junior test engineers. 


Experience and Qualification
 
·         Experience with some of the following:
·         Test Automation Tools (Robot Framework, Selenium or similar)
·         Python Script
·         JAVA Script
·         XML 
·         SQL
·         Testing websites or web applications in multiple browsers
·         Testing mobile applications.
·         Proficiency in establishing/documenting/executing test strategies/plans/cases from business and functional requirements.
·         Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in cross-functional project teams
·         Ability to act on your own initiative and be a self-starter.
·         Familiarity with different phases of SDLC and Testing Methodologies.
·         Experience with Agile development methodologies (SCRUM etc)
·         3rd level qualification in technology or software development disciplines
 
Benefits of Working in ICON
 
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
 
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   
 
What’s Next?
 
Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer -  M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
 
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