Lead Engineer for leading engineering of software quality for an enterprise level product development in a highly regulated environment. Highly focussed on performance testing and automated functional testing.
Join Clario as a Lead Engineer, R&D Software Quality (f/m/d) and make a meaningful impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of enterprise-level software used in clinical research. In this role, you will lead software quality engineering efforts in a highly regulated environment, helping deliver trusted digital solutions that accelerate access to life‑changing therapies.
What we offer
1. Competitive compensation
2. Flexible work schedules
3. Attractive PTO plan
4. Engaging employee programs
What you'll be doing
5. Lead software quality engineering activities within a fast-paced Agile development environment
6. Review product requirements and engineering specifications to define test strategies and scope test efforts
7. Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated tests for web, API, desktop, and mobile applications
8. Ensure test results are documented, reported, and clearly communicated to stakeholders, highlighting risks and quality issues
9. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to test engineers and less experienced team members
10. Collaborate closely with software engineers, quality engineering colleagues, and product teams to resolve issues identified during testing
11. Develop and maintain repeatable, high-quality test plans based on functional requirements, use cases, and system designs
12. Troubleshoot test failures across multiple environments, including analysis of logs and database queries
13. Conduct peer reviews of test cases and continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools
14. Ensure adherence to quality standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
What we look for
15. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
16. 7 years of experience in software quality engineering, including experience leading or mentoring teams
17. Strong experience working in Agile environments (such as Scrum or SAFe) and familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions
18. Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and software testing techniques (functional, integration, system, regression)
19. Hands-on experience with test automation, scripting languages (such as JavaScript, Python, or Ruby), and SQL
20. Experience with test management and defect tracking tools; Polarion experience is a plus
21. Experience with test automation tools and best practices; Katalon experience is a plus
22. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
23. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
24. Knowledge of FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, and cGxP is an advantage
At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.