As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

 As a Software Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing our vision of streamlining and innovating diagnostic technologies with a strong focus on customer experience and product quality. You will join a dynamic Agile team focused on developing an informatics software platform that connects clinical laboratory instruments, data, and workflows to help labs streamline testing.

 
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams (local and remote) to understand requirements, estimate, plan, design and deliver the product under test.
• Understand design and implementation level details of the product under test.
• Create, execute and review test cases and other test documents as per Design and Change controls
• Conduct complex black box, system-level, functional testing, applying comprehensive knowledge of software quality concepts within the software development lifecycle, verify end-to-end customer flows, Capture Issue/Bugs in line with Business Unit policy/Standard and track to closure.
• Perform sprint and V&V test execution tasks.
• Support software and systems engineering teams with troubleshooting, characterization and validation activities for prototypes, sub-systems, and finished products.
• Engage in continuous improvement, innovation and optimization of test processes.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of software quality concepts within the software development lifecycle.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline, plus a minimum of 2 years of software testing experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience using C# for automation testing.
• Familiarity with automated test frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Robot Framework).
• Experience with Defect Tracking Tools, Requirement Management and Test Management Tools such as ADO, Cognition Cockpit, and JAMA software.
• Generate and analyze test related metrics using the data from the defect management systems.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies in software development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, introduce and improve new and existing test practices and processes.
• Experience with complete software product development life cycle from concept to final release is expected.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations for medical instruments, ISO 13485, IEC 62304 standards and Quality Management systems.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills, ability to clearly and precisely communicate with management and remote team members.

Nice to have:

• Experience working in the regulated medical industry.
• ISTQB or equivalent certificate in Software Testing or Software Automation Testing.
• Fluency in a programming language - preferably C#.
• Experience testing web applications or product testing with knowledge on API and DB testing, API validations and be able to create SQL scripts.

Salary range for the role: €48.000 to €50.000 per annum

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Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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Primary Work Location

IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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Salary Range Information

€44,800.00 - €68,350.00 EUR Annual