Job Description

Manager, Test Engineer

The Opportunity

Based in Hyderabad, join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.Be part of an organisation driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.Drive innovation and execution excellence. Be a part of a team with passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision-making, and which creates custom software, allowing us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.

Our Technology centers focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives. An integral part of the company IT operating model, Tech centers are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes. These locations, in addition to the other sites, are essential to supporting our business and strategy.

A focused group of leaders in each tech center helps to ensure we can manage and improve each location, from investing in growth, success, and well-being of our people, to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging to managing critical emergencies. And together, we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centers. 

Role Overview:

As a Test Engineer, you will ensure the quality and functionality of software by meticulously designing and executing test plans. You will identify and document software defects, collaborate with developers to resolve issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes. This role involves both manual and automated testing, requiring strong technical skills and attention to detail. You will play a crucial part in delivering reliable and robust software products to users.

What will you do in this role:

Define and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases to ensure thorough testing coverage based on software requirements and design specifications.Coordinate and manage testing activities across various phases of the software development lifecycle, including functional, integration, performance, and security testing.Provide guidance, training, and support to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks. Integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.Identify, document, and track software defects. Collaborate closely with the development team to prioritize and resolve issues in a timely manner.Actively participate in product design and requirements review meetings, providing valuable insights and feedback from a testing perspective.Conduct performance and load testing to evaluate system behavior under stress and identify potential bottlenecks.Contribute to the enhancement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure the testing team remains at the forefront of technology.Ensure that the software delivers a seamless and intuitive user experience. Conduct usability testing and provide actionable feedback to enhance the user interface.

 What Should you have:

Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or any Technology stream.3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical testing, quality assurance, or related fields.Strong understanding of SAP modules such as SAP FI, CO, MM, SD, etc. and their functionalities is preferred.Prior experience with S/4 HANA would be advantageous.Familiarity with SDLC in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.Proven experience in various testing methodologies such as Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Performance Testing, and Load Testing.Knowledge of programming languages like ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) can be beneficial for understanding the backend processes.Certifications in quality assurance, application management, project management and testing are preferred, such as: ITSQB (such as Certified Tester or Advanced Test Manager), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Agile Tester Certification (CAT), Certified Software Tester (CSTE) or Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT), PMP, or other relevant certifications.In-depth knowledge of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, Jira XRAY, Tricentis TOSCA, HP ALM, Load Runner).Good functional testing skills to ensure the application meets business requirements.Proven experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Proficient in project management and testing methodologies.Effective communication, leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Our technology teams operate as business partners, proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation. 

Who we are: 

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for:

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Valid Driving License:

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Required Skills:

Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

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Job Posting End Date:

05/1/2025

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Requisition ID:R336552