Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Novocure

Krakow, Poland

As part of the effort to extend Novocure’s Quality Assurance department, we are looking for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer, who will act as the primary software quality assurance testing point of contact for medical device software development efforts with multi-disciplinary teams.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in our Krakow Poland office and reports to the SW QA Testing Team Lead. The role is hybrid and requires physical presence at the office 3 times per week. The person will be employed through the contract of employement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop, execute, maintain test plan, test strategies for embedded software, web, mobile and PC (desktop) applications
Execute manual and automation tests
Support automation execution when needed
Manage software bug tracking and perform bug trend analysis
Ensure the delivery of high-quality products (including requirements, design documentation, testing, and deployment procedures) while adhering to medical device industry standards and regulations
Maintain strong communication across departments to develop needs analysis, requirements, and operational planning
Provide training and guidance to team members related to: STLC process, software bug management process, software testing documentation, and software test methodology
Review and approve requirements, plans, test procedures, test results
Review software quality assurance test methods and provide feedback to support implementation of robust software test methods
Work with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion
Bring new ideas, work independently, and help improve ways of working
Support the team with tasks given by the SW QA testing team lead

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

Qualifications:

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.

Knowledge:

5+ years of experience in a software quality assurance role with a strong focus on manual testing of complex systems
Hands-on background in software development
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Thorough working knowledge of software testing methodologies and the testing life cycle
Top-level knowledge of test types and strategies: unit, integration, system, performance, stress etc.
Skilled in managing traceability matrixes between SDLC documents
Experience with IEC 62304 – significant advantage
Familiarity with regulations, standards, and guidance for medical devices, including software – advantage
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum as well as waterfall development process and the implications coming from the regulatory standards
Excellent Documentation Skills and experience operating under Document Control
Familiarity with one or more programming languages and environments (e.g., Python, SQL, Postman, Selenium, Playwright, Appium) – significant advantage
Excellent English level (oral, written).
Excellent internal communication skills