26N/SFTT - Software Test Manager

Randox Laboratories; Randalstown; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories seeks a Software Test Manager to lead the software testing for the Engineering team at Randox Science Park, Antrim.

You will oversee test strategies, resource planning and ensure timely delivery of validated software products in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a software-related discipline.
• KN

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Engineering and R&D teams to determine test requirements and coordinate resourcing for each project.

Skills

Software testing

Software management

Manual testing

Automated testing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a software-related discipline

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

SpiraPlan

Zephyr

ALM/PLM tools

Job description

Software Test Manager – (Job Ref: 26N/SFTT)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. We have exciting new career opportunities for a Software Test Manager within our Engineering team.

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 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 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.
• Execute test cases on standalone software products or products containing software.
• Identify and record software defects within a problem-tracking system.
• Contribute to risk assessments (Hazard Analysis, FMEA) for projects under development.
• 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.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified to degree level in a software related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a Software Test environment.
• Previous software management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of software lifecycle and verification processes, including requirements-to-test traceability, risk-control verification, regression testing and documented objective evidence.
• Experience working to strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of both manual and automated software testing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working in in a regulated environment.
• Experience using ALM/PLM tools to track, trace and deliver the testing of Software Requirements
• Experience in the use of bug tracking software such as SpiraPlan, JIRA, Azure DevOps, Zephyr
• Experience in the use of automated test software tools such as Ranorex, Playwright, Selenium, Test Complete
• Knowledge of IEC 62304 software lifecycle, ISO 14971 risk management, ISO 13485 quality systems and IEC 62366-1 usability engineering or comparable standards for other regulated sectors.