What do the Software Testing team do?
Working as part of a team of Software Testers, you will gain an understanding of how each Randox analyser works by operating them in accordance with user and software specifications. Using this knowledge, you will develop and execute tests to ensure the analyser software performs correctly to specification under normal, abnormal and failure induced operating conditions. You will participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with software developers, hardware engineers, scientists, and project managers to ensure the software test suite is appropriate and complete to the high-quality standards necessary for certification of medical device software. You will also test standalone software applications related to analysers. Software testing may involve both manual testing and automated testing methods.
Location
Fully onsite - Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL.
Contract Offered
Full-time, Permanent.
Working Hours / Shifts
40 hours per week, either 5 days, 8.40am to 5.20pm or 4 days 6.40am to 5.20pm.
What does this role involve?
This role is responsible for the verification of software of engineering products, as well the supervision of the software testing team. The main duties of the role include:
* Liaise with Engineering and R&D teams to determine current and future test requirements in order to plan and coordinate resourcing for each project.
* Daily supervision of the Software Test Engineering Team, including conducting appraisals and assisting in the recruitment of new staff.
* Coordinate the daily activities of the Software Test Engineering Team, setting objectives and reviewing quality and performance against objectives.
* Report on status of test projects to direct and senior management.
* Create test strategies for standalone software products or new products containing software.
* Develop the Software Test team’s understanding of software and analyser platforms in order to develop appropriate test protocols and broaden team expertise.
* Create, locate and acquire data required for testing assignments.
* Estimate Software Testing activities as required by the Project Manager.
* Create verification test cases to assure: Quality, Functionality, Reliability and Usability of standalone software products or products containing software.
* Execute test cases on standalone software products or products containing software.
* Identify and record software defects within a problem-tracking system.
* Contribute to FMEA and risk assessments for projects under development.
* Ensure Software Test team deliverables are of a high quality standard and comply with appropriate internal procedures and International standards.
* Partake in reviews to determine the status of software and associated products to ensure products released by Randox have been suitably verified.
* Undertake reviews of departmental practices to ensure continuous improvement of software test processes.
* Assist in training of company staff in use of internally developed software products.
Who can apply?
* Qualified to degree level in a software related discipline.
* Minimum of 5 years experience working within a Software Test environment.
* Familiarity with at least 2 of the following programming languages: C#, C++, Delphi, VB and Java.
* Excellent knowledge of software testing processes and testing methodologies such as V-Model, Waterfall and Agile.
* Experience working to strict deadlines.
* Strong knowledge of both manual and automated software testing.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Previous software manager experience.
* Experience in the use of automated test software such as Ranorex.
* Experience in the use of bug tracking software such as SpiraPlan.
How do to apply?
Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review.
This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
About Randox
An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.
Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.
Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.
Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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