Software Validation Engineer, QA

Jobtailor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Qureight in Cambridge is seeking a Software Test Engineer to help implement testing strategies across its integrated software stack, including automated unit, integration, regression and E2E tests. You will validate regulatory, privacy and security requirements prior to release, manage test runs and report defects, participate in design reviews and contribute to automated artefacts.

This role emphasizes quality assurance within a ISO 13485 and GxP/GAMP 5 context, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Industry experience in software testing for a cloud-hosted product suite.
• Experience validating Python-based software stacks; ML components advantageous.
• Skilled in common test frameworks and CI/CD tools (pytest, Playwright, Selenium, Gitlab).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical mindset and strong communication skills.
• Bonus: experience in software validation in regulated industries (ISO 13485, GxP, GAMP 5).
• Knowledge of computer systems validation methodologies (GAMP 5).
• Degree in computer science or engineering beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help implement testing strategies across the software stack (unit, integration, regression, E2E).
• Ensure functional, performance, regulatory, privacy and security requirements are tested before release.
• Manage test runs; report and track software defects.
• Participate in software design reviews to ensure testable requirements.
• Contribute to automated artefacts and process improvements.
• Attend sprint planning and stand-up meetings to stay aligned with development.
• Support CSV efforts across multiple platforms to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Suggest improvements to quality and ways of working.
• Stay up to date with best practices and testing frameworks.

Education

Degree or degree-equivalent in a relevant scientific or technical area (beneficial)

Tools

pytest

Playwright

Selenium

Gitlab

Job description

• Help implement testing strategies across Qureight’s integrated software stack, including automated unit, integration, regression and E2E tests.
• Ensure that all functional, performance, regulatory, privacy and security requirements are tested to an acceptable level prior to product release.
• Manage test runs; identifying, reporting and tracking any software defects that arise.
• Participate in software design reviews, helping to ensure that all software requirements are clear, concise and testable.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of automated processes that produce traceable artefacts.
• Attend sprint planning and stand‑up meetings to stay apprised of new feature development work
• Contribute to risk‑based computer systems validation (CSV) across a range of commercial and in‑house software platforms to ensure compliance with clinical trial, quality and regulatory standards, particularly Good Clinical Practice and GAMP 5.
• Be proactive in suggesting improvements that improve product quality and our way of working.
• Remain up to date with the latest best practices and testing methodologies and frameworks.

Requirements

• Industry experience in software testing (preferably for a cloud-hosted product suite), through previous roles, internships or projects.
• You have experience validating python-based software stacks; familiarity with systems that include machine learning components is advantageous.
• You are skilled in the use of common test frameworks and tools such as pytest, Playwright, Selenium, etc and experienced in the use of CI/CD tools (we use Gitlab).
• You have excellent problem-solving skills, an analytical mindset and strong communication skills.
• It’s a bonus if you have (but not essential):
• You have experience or knowledge (through training or education) of software validation in a regulated industry. (Our software platform is developed under a ISO 13485 certified quality management system, and GxP‑validated following GAMP 5 methodology).
• Knowledge formal Computer Systems Validation/Assurance methodologies, e.g, GAMP 5.
• A degree or degree-equivalent in a relevant scientific or technical area, e.g. computer science or engineering, is beneficial, but not essential.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software testing methodologies, including automated unit, integration, regression, and E2E testing, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as Good Clinical Practice and GAMP 5. Proficient in validating Python-based software stacks and utilizing common testing frameworks and CI/CD tools to enhance product quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Testing
• Python-Based Software Validation
• Automated Testing Frameworks
• CI/CD Tools
• Computer Systems Validation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Automated Testing
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• Regression Testing
• E2E Testing
• Python
• Pytest
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Gitlab

Soft Skills

• Problem‑Solving
• Analytical Mindset
• Strong Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISO 13485

Industry Keywords

• Good Clinical Practice
• GAMP 5
• Computer Systems Validation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Management System