Overview

Cambridge, UK
We are looking for a talented Senior Tester to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence. As a Senior Software Tester, you’ll help deliver cutting-edge solutions by working within a skilled agile team.

IQVIA NLP – Cambridge, UK

This role offers the opportunity to grow into a Test Lead position, providing leadership and direction to our testing team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Perform manual and automated testing to ensure the quality of software products.
• Identify, document, and track software defects.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure thorough testing.
• Conduct different testing types and adapt them to project needs: functional testing, regression testing, API testing, integration testing, security testing, performance testing, contract testing.
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases to ensure the quality of AI/ML applications.
• Implement and maintain automated testing framework for UI, API and AI/ML solutions.
• Participate in benchmark testing to ensure high data quality.
• Mentor junior testers and provide guidance on best practices and testing methodologies.
• Continuously improve testing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.
• Prepare and present test reports and metrics to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Substantial related experience in quality assurance and testing.
• Previous experience in healthcare industry is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in UI and API test automation tools like Cypress, Cucumber, Postman, PyTest.
• Experience in automated and manual testing in Azure environments, particularly for AI/ML applications.
• Good understanding of AI concepts and technologies, such as LangSmith, LangGraph, OpenAI.
• Knowledge of performance and security testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Good knowledge of Jira, Xray, GitLab CI, Jenkins.
• Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in leading or mentoring a team of testers.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.

Career Path

• This role is designed to evolve into a Test Manager position, where you will:
• Lead and manage a small testing team.
• Define and implement testing strategies and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the testing team.

Note: This role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.

The Team

IQVIA NLP is a leading provider of Natural Language Processing solutions focused on Human Data Science. NLP is a foundational technique for AI and ML and a critical enabler for IQVIA’s Connected Intelligence solutions and the delivery of clinical trials and studies. The IQVIA NLP team collaborates globally in areas such as graph technology, deidentification, and predictive analytics, supporting IQVIA across multiple geographies.

Why Join?

Join a global leader with access to cutting-edge technology, large data sets, and advanced analytics tools. You will have opportunities to drive your career across diverse geographies, capabilities, and therapeutic areas.

IQVIA is committed to diversity and inclusion and believes an inclusive workplace fosters belonging and maximizes potential.

Learn more about IQVIA at the company site.