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Salary We’re on a mission to change the future of
clinical research. At Calyx, we help the
biopharmaceutical industry bring medical
treatments to the market, faster.
Our mission is to change the world
but to do this, we need people like you.
clinical research. At Calyx, we help the
biopharmaceutical industry bring medical
treatments to the market, faster.
Our mission is to change the world
but to do this, we need people like you.
What can we offer you?
Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:
YOURSELF
- 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy more)
HEALTH
- Health Cash Plan
- Optional private health, dental insurance, and health screens
- Cycle to work scheme
WEALTH
- Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Season ticket loan
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Quality & Test Manager to join our growing Research and Development department. This role is a blend of hands-on test automation work utilising C# .NET as well as line management responsibilities for a team of seven Software Testers. You will draw from your extensive technical experience to serve as the technical lead for the team, leading by example by performing some hands-on test automation as well as mentoring and coaching your direct reports to drive an environment where innovation can thrive.
You will be joining a highly collaborative leadership team, working with a number of agile software development teams. You will have the space to develop and realise your ideas within a cross-functional department, working with wider areas of the business on a range of software platforms and projects, solving interesting and complex problems.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Software Tester with strong skills in C# .NET, ideally with previous line management experience, who is looking to take a step into a leadership position while still keeping their technical skills up-to-date.
This is a hybrid working role which will involve some travel to our Nottingham city centre offices when required. We estimate office presence to be mandatory once every 5-8 weeks with the remainder of your time working from home should you prefer.
This is a hybrid working role which will involve some travel to our Nottingham city centre offices when required. We estimate office presence to be mandatory once every 5-8 weeks with the remainder of your time working from home should you prefer.
Key Responsibilities
- Line management responsibility for a team of 6-7 Software Testers; perform 121s, appraisals, performance management etc.
- Mentor and development of your team, encouraging pro-active development of your team's skills and abilities.
- Lead the troubleshooting of functional and performance issues in both development and production systems and feedback into improved design, implementation and process as appropriate.
- Build comprehensive, robust test solutions for web applications, Rest APIs and services.
- Contribute to the development of test automation solutions using C# .NET where needed.
- Test cloud-native applications within Microsoft Azure.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Software Quality function; facilitate first-time-Quality and be oriented towards teamwork in an emerging and flexible environment.
- Liaise with senior management to continuously evaluate, develop, maintain and ensure implementation of all levels of a highly automated test strategy across the department.
- Foster a team culture and approach to work that embraces Agile principles and culture, and be a positive example to others of the behaviors they should develop.
- Demonstrate strong software engineering practices such as BDD, TDD, CI, CD and pair programming. Mentor and lead members of the team to develop these essential skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement as an individual and actively support the continuous improvement of your team in partnership with senior members of the department and engineering management.
- Liaise with and develop effective working relationships with other teams and key individuals in a cross-functional dev-ops environment.
- Ensure project deliverables (software and documentation) achieve the industry regulatory and company standards.
- Manages client relationships with respect to testing matters.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in automation testing.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in mentoring, coaching and guiding individuals.
- Extensive experience in development of test automation using .NET C# and a framework such as Selenium
- Strong experience in the definition of tests using a behavioral-driven testing approach and Gherkin using SpecFlow.
- Previous experience testing cloud-native applications, preferably using Microsoft Azure.
- Extensive experience of the application of test-driven and behavior-driven development and a demonstrable ability to pass those skills and knowledge to others.
- Superb inter-personal, communication and influencing skills and a willingness to interact with senior colleagues, management and clients at all levels.
- Experience of working in, leading and developing a positive culture in cross-functional agile teams.
- Previous formal line management experience is preferable but not essential.
- ISTQB certification is helpful but not essential.
Apply today to begin your Calyx journey!
Come as you are.
We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
