Software QA Engineer - SDET
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Type: W-2 contract, 3 year assignment
About the role
Make sure applications work before they go live, for a growing organization in regulated life-sciences manufacturing. Beyond testing, you'll help build the QA discipline itself: choosing tools, setting up test automation and writing the procedures the team will follow.
We're hiring at junior, mid and senior levels. Scope depends on experience.
What you'll do
• Develop and run test plans, test cases and QA procedures
• Identify, document and track defects
• Validate fixes before release
• Develop tools and procedures for testing and automated testing
• Select and implement testing tools
• Help build and grow the software QA discipline across the organization
What you need
• Experience in manual and/or automated software QA testing
• Familiarity with defect-tracking tools and, where applicable, automated test frameworks and scripting
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
For Mid and Senior levels, also:
• Experience developing tools and procedures for testing and test automation
• Experience evaluating, selecting and implementing testing tools
• Ability to help build and grow a testing discipline within an organization
Preferred background
• QA experience in cGMP-regulated active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing and distribution
• Or, experience at regulated pharmaceutical or life-sciences companies
Nice to have
• Test automation (Selenium, Playwright or Cypress) in Python, Java or C#
• Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM, TestRail or Xray
• Computer system validation (IQ/OQ/PQ, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Running automated tests in CI pipelines
Experience levels
• Junior (0–4 years): Handles assigned tasks under general supervision using established tools and methods.
• Mid (4–8 years): Handles complex assignments on their own and may lead workstreams or small teams.
• Senior (8+ years): Owns complex deliverables, leads teams, mentors staff and works directly with stakeholders.
Work environment
• Extended sitting or standing; ability to lift up to 25 lbs and use stairs.
• Travel up to 5%.
Benefits
Health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave as required by state and local law. PTO and holidays according to the pay package.
Globalpundits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.