Software QA Engineer

Role: QA Automation Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases.
Perform Functional, Regression, Integration, API, UI, and Database testing.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Selenium Python /Selenium Java / Playwright.
Validate backend data using SQL queries and database testing techniques.
Execute API testing and validation using appropriate tools and frameworks.
Review requirements, test cases, and test artifacts to ensure quality coverage.
Participate in defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution verification.
Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and QA teams.
Create and maintain test documentation, execution reports, and quality metrics.
Contribute to automation framework enhancements and migration initiatives.
Mandatory Technical Skills
Strong experience in:
Manual Testing
Automation Testing
API Testing
Database Testing
Test Documentation and Reviews
SQL (Intermediate Level)
Python (Intermediate Level)
Automation frameworks/tools:
Selenium (Intermediate Level)
PyTest (Intermediate Level)
Playwright (Good to have)
Source Control:
Git (Mandatory)
Test Management Tools:
SpiraTest / SpiraTeam
TestRail
JIRA
Collaboration Tools:
Confluence
Automation Tools & Frameworks
Current technology stack includes:
Selenium
PyTest
ReadyAPI
Git
JIRA
SpiraTest/SpiraTeam
TestRail
Skill Expectations
Selenium
Intermediate proficiency
Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks
Strong understanding of locators, waits, synchronization, and reporting mechanisms
Python
Intermediate proficiency
Ability to write reusable automation scripts and framework components
SQL
Intermediate proficiency
Ability to create complex queries, perform joins, and validate backend data
API Testing
Mandatory
Experience validating REST APIs
Knowledge of request/response validation, authentication, and data verification
UI Testing
Mandatory
Experience validating web applications through automation and manual testing
Database Testing
Mandatory
Hands-on experience performing data validation and reconciliation activities
Good-to-Have Skills
Playwright automation experience
Agile/Scrum team experience
Exposure to automation framework migration initiatives
CI/CD exposure (not mandatory)
Domain Experience Preferred
Candidates with experience in the following domains will be preferred:
Healthcare
Life Sciences
Patient Access & Support Services
Pharmaceutical Services
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should:
Have a minimum of 4 years of QA experience.
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work independently and within Agile teams.
Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Be comfortable reviewing requirements, preparing test strategies, and conducting peer reviews.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.