Validation Engineer

Expleo; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo is seeking experienced software testers/validators in Chennai, India, to ensure systems meet regulatory requirements and quality standards. You will coordinate validation activities, develop test plans, scripts, and traceability, while collaborating with on-site and remote teams.

The role requires 7–9 years in regulated testing, strong SDLC knowledge, and expertise with automated testing tools including Katelon, plus familiarity with SQL and multiple databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 to 9 years of experience in software testing/validation in a regulated environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Liaise with project team members and other teams/departments, on-site and remotely.
• Bring/maintain systems to a validated state.
• In depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and its major phases
• Proven experience with testing/validation deliverables such as Test/Validation Plan, Test Script Preparation/Execution/Review, Defect Management, Traceability matrix, Validation Summary Report.
• Proven experience in different types of testing (including but not limited to Black Box Testing, GUI Testing, System Testing (OQ), User Acceptance Testing (PQ), Functional Testing, Regression Testing, etc.)
• Proven experience in testing applications developed in Java, .Net, Oracle, MySQL, C++ is preferred.
• Proven experience with automated testing, preferably the Katelon tool, required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines on computerized systems, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and/or GAMP 5.
• Understanding of SQL and database concepts is preferred.
• Experience in Test Automation Tools or Application Lifecycle Management is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills for tasks and functions related to testing and validation of applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

Software testing

Regulated environment

SDLC knowledge

Test planning

Test execution

Defect management

Traceability

Validation reporting

GUI testing

OQ/PQ testing

Functional/Regression testing

SQL

Automation testing

Tools

Katelon

ALM

Job description

Overview

• Minimum 7 to 9 years of experience in software testing/validation in a regulated environment.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Ability to effectively liaise with project team members and other teams/departments, on-site and remotely.
• Ability to perform and coordinate activities required to bring/maintain systems to a validated state.
• In depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and its major phases
• Proven experience with testing and validation deliverables such as Test/Validation Plan, Test Script Preparation/Execution/Review, Defect Management, Traceability matrix, Validation Summary Report is required
• Proven experience in different types of testing (including but not limited to Black Box Testing, Graphical User Interface (GUI) Testing, System Testing (OQ), User Acceptance Testing (PQ), Functional Testing, Regression Testing, etc.)
• Proven experience in testing applications developed in different programming languages and tools (i.e. Java, .Net, Oracle, MySQL, C++) is preferred.
• Proven experience with automated testing, preferably the Katelon tool, required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines on computerized systems, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and/or GAMP 5.
• Understanding of SQL and database concepts is preferred.
• Experience in Test Automation Tools or Application Lifecycle Management is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills for tasks and functions related to testing and validation of applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills