IT Staff Test Engineering
The IT Staff Test Engineering is responsible for establishing and leading the testing function within the IT organization. This role will design, implement, and mature a robust testing framework that ensures the quality, reliability, and performance of IT systems — including both off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-developed applications.
The Staff Test engineer will oversee a team of Test Engineers, drive test strategy, manage resource allocation, and ensure best practices in software and systems testing are consistently applied across the IT portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
* Lead and mentor a team of IT Test Engineers to deliver high-quality testing outcomes.
* Define the overall testing strategy, framework, and standards for Non-GxP IT systems (COTS and custom solutions).
* Establish governance, policies, and metrics for quality assurance and testing processes.
* Collaborate with IT leadership, development teams, and business stakeholders to integrate testing into the broader software delivery lifecycle.
* For GxP systems, collaborate with Quality Assurance, Computer Software Assurance leadership to ensure alignment with NBI’s Computer Software Assurance Program.
Framework Development & Implementation
* Design and implement scalable and repeatable testing frameworks, including automated, regression, and performance testing solutions.
* Select and standardize testing tools, methodologies, and environments suitable for the organization’s technology stack.
* Build testing processes for validation of integrations between enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data platforms, etc.).
* Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards in all testing practices.
Resource & Project Management
* Capacity planning and development of the IT Test Engineering team.
* Allocate testing resources effectively across multiple concurrent IT initiatives.
* Develop and manage testing, schedules, and deliverables.
* Drive continuous improvement in testing efficiency and defect management.
Collaboration & Communication
* Partner closely with IT PMO, development, infrastructure, and operations teams to align testing efforts with project goals.
* Provide clear reporting on test results, quality metrics, and risk assessments to leadership.
* Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and collaboration within the IT organization
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred.
* 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, IT testing, or test engineering, including experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
* 3+ years of experience in a leadership role overseeing QA/Test Engineering teams.
* Proven Experience with GxP systems, Computer Software Assurance (CSA), or validation processes in regulated industries.
* Proven experience planning, analyzing, designing, implementing, executing, and scaling enterprise testing frameworks for both custom-developed and COTS applications.
* Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, system, user acceptance, and performance testing.
* Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Jira Zephyr, Veeva Validation Management, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, TestNG, ServiceNow automation workflows or similar technologies.
* Experience supporting testing efforts across enterprise platforms and integrations, including ERP, CRM, cloud, and data systems.
* Life sciences testing experience (biotech, pharma, medical device).
* Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile Frameworks,
* Experience defining QA governance, metrics, defect management processes, and quality standards across multiple projects or portfolios.
* Demonstrated ability to manage resource planning, project prioritization, budgets, and vendor coordination within a testing organization.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
* Experience working within regulated environments and supporting compliance-driven testing practices is preferred.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.