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About Us:
As the world leader in serving science, we solve the world’s toughest problems, like giving cancer patients hope, ensuring water and food are safe, helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics and most recently, serving as the largest provider of COVID-19 solutions.

Our Data Science, Digital and IT careers are a unique opportunity to apply your specialized skills and advanced experience in analytics, statistics, data science, programming, information technology and more to drive our Mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. It’s truly a career where your work makes a positive impact in our world. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll make an impact inside and outside the company on work that matters. #TechWithPurpose

Role Description:
We are looking for a dedicated mid-level Test Automation Engineer to join our Clinical Development Innovation team within PPD, the clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific. This global role will engage in the comprehensive software development lifecycle (SDLC), involving design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of software systems. This role requires a solid foundation in software development, the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to learning and growth within the company.

Our Tech Stack:
Programming Languages: JavaScript, C# .Net, Azure Bicep, YAML, Python
Frameworks and Libraries: React, NextJS, .Net Core
Databases: Azure Cosmos DB, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory
Cloud Services: Azure - Azure Functions, Service Bus, Azure Storage, Key Vault
CI/CD: Azure DevOps
Automation and Testing: PactFlow, Cypress.io, Selenium, TestNG, CodedUI
Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor, App Insight/Alerts/logs
Version Control: Git

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain and document our governance, principles, and ways of working.
• Design, develop, and maintain all elements of our system testing and test automation.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

This is a home-based, 2 year fixed term role in the UK.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience as a Test Engineer or similar role that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years’ experience)
• Excellent firsthand experience and proficiency with Test Automation frameworks and tools including PactFlow, Cypress.io, Selenium, TestNG, CodedUI
• Familiar with both Azure and Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding of software development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of serverless architecture and cloud computing principles
• Impressive knowledge of TDD, BDD including unit test, integration and E2E testing
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced with other elements of our tech stack (preferred).
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Willingness to learn innovative technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Full Profile:

Design and Development:

• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and assist in designing solutions.
• Develop scalable, maintainable, and secure software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

Deployment and Operations:

• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Deploy applications to cloud environments under the guidance of senior engineers.

Monitoring and Maintenance:

• Monitor application performance and availability using appropriate tools.
• Participate in the resolution of production issues and provide support in troubleshooting.

Collaboration and Learning:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliverables.
• Seek mentorship from senior developers and actively engage in learning opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Suggest improvements to the development process and toolchain.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Performance Metrics:

• Code Quality: Measured through code reviews, adherence to coding standards, and test coverage.

Task Completion:

• Timely completion of assigned tasks and contributions to project milestones.

System Reliability:

• Uptime and performance of deployed applications.
• Issue Resolution Time: Time taken to identify and assist in resolving production issues.

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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