Quality Analyst

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2022, Eurofins generated 6.515 billion Euro proforma turnover in 900 laboratories across 62 countries, employing about 62,000 staff.

• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and schedules for both manual and automated testing.
• Define and prioritize testing tasks based on project requirements, risks, and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and design comprehensive test cases.
• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, providing guidance and support.

• Coordinate and manage the testing team’s activities, ensuring productivity and adherence to testing standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using C# and Selenium.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and delivery.
• Design and implement automated tests for RESTful APIs using tools like RestSharp or similar libraries.
• Validate API functionality, performance, and security through thorough testing.
• Oversee the execution of manual and automated tests, track results, and report defects.
• Generate and present detailed test reports, metrics, and dashboards to stakeholders.
• Ensure that defects are tracked and managed effectively throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Participate in requirement reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives to provide QA input.
• Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices to enhance testing efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to software quality and testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.

Technical knowledge:

• Proficiency in C# for developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, design patterns, and coding best practices.
• Expertise in using Selenium WebDriver for automating web application testing.
• Knowledge of Selenium Grid for distributed test execution.
• Familiarity with Selenium best practices for managing locators and handling dynamic content.
• Good knowledge in Database & SQL. Ability to create & mine data using SQL queries.
• Experience with RestSharp or similar libraries for creating and executing API test cases.
• Understanding of RESTful principles and common HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
• Ability to validate API responses, handle authentication, and test error handling.
• Experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks using tools like NUnit or MSTest for C#.
• Knowledge of integrating test automation with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing test scripts and collaborating with the development team.
• Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or similar for tracking test cases, execution, and defect management.
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries for data validation and verification.
• Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter) for assessing application performance under load.
• Experience working in Agile environments, including participation in Scrum ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and reporting

Personal Qualities:     

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successful teamwork experience and demonstrated leadership abilities are required.
• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements.
• Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies.

PREFERED CANDIDATE :

• BE/MCA or any other equivalent degree