Quality Assurance Software Engineer

Certara Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Certara is a growing company that provides a dynamic and exciting place to work. Our purpose is to assist in accelerating the development of meaningful medicines that make an impact on our society and the people that need them most. Innovation and creativity are highly valued, and everyone is given the opportunity for training and continuous development. Our portfolio spans the discovery, preclinical, clinical and post-marketing phases of drug development, working with 1,200 commercial companies, 250 academic institutions, and numerous regulatory agencies.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Engineer with a strong background in using Playwright for end-to-end testing. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to create efficient and scalable testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright to validate web applications.
• Plan, execute, and document test strategies for new and existing features, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify test scenarios.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks in the software development lifecycle.
• Integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline (Circle CI) for continuous testing and faster feedback loops.
• Track, report, and verify bugs using issue-tracking tools (Jira), ensuring timely resolution.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in software testing and automation.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members on best practices in test automation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, including 3+ years of hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Strong knowledge of setting up and running test automation in Circle CI or a similar build system.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript for scripting automated tests.
• Experience in testing web applications, APIs, and user interfaces in various environments and browsers.
• Experience with using a test reporter (Allure).
• Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong commitment to working as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms and environments (e.g., BrowserStack, AWS Workspaces).
• Experience with non-functional testing (e.g., security, accessibility).
• Experience with Jira for issue tracking.
• Experience performing and documenting manual testing.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services