Technical Test Lead

Job Description

Are you a technically skilled test automation expert ready to lead quality initiatives at the cutting edge of healthcare technology? Can you combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure our platform delivers exceptional experiences for patients and healthcare providers? Then Evinova, a health tech business within the AstraZeneca Group, is looking for you!

At Evinova Platform, we're building the foundation for digital health solutions that are science-based, evidence-led, and human experience-driven. Our platform team delivers the core capabilities, APIs, and infrastructure that power patient-facing clinical trial applications used worldwide. We need a hands-on Technical Test Lead who can drive quality through automation while leading our testing strategy.

The Platform Engineering organization consists of several self-organized cross-functional teams delivering innovative digital infrastructure and services. Working with agile methodology, we release new software components quarterly through our program increments, ensuring continuous improvement of our platform capabilities.

We are proud to have one of the best software development teams you can find, with deep technical and business skills. This is a place where you can grow your technical leadership while delivering software with purpose - improving clinical trials and ultimately patient outcomes.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Test Lead to spearhead the testing efforts for the Evinova Platform team. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills, driving both test automation excellence and overall quality strategy for our platform components, APIs, and services that power patient-facing clinical trial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall testing efforts for the Evinova Platform delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams while maintaining hands-on involvement in technical implementation

• Develop and maintain robust automated test frameworks using e.g., Playwright for frontend testing and SuperTest or similar tools for backend/API validation

• Design and execute end-to-end automated tests across web applications and services, covering both UI and API layers

• Ensure all test activities follow GxP standards, emphasizing traceability, reproducibility, and proper documentation

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)

• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to define test strategies and embed quality across the SDLC

• Provide technical mentorship to test engineers, fostering a culture of automation and continuous improvement

• Support validation testing, exploratory testing, and release readiness efforts

• Maintain comprehensive test documentation and contribute to audit readiness
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in software testing or quality engineering, with a strong focus on both frontend and backend test automation

• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with:

• Playwright for end-to-end UI automation

• SuperTest, Postman, or equivalent tools for API testing

• Deep understanding of HTTP protocols, RESTful APIs, OAuth2, JWT, and JSON

• Strong experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum practices

• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills

• Proven leadership experience in testing efforts for complex technical projects
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience and regulatory knowledge (i.e. GxP/SaMD validation)

• Knowledge of performance/load testing tools (e.g., k6, Artillery, Locust)

• Familiarity with contract testing (e.g., Pact) and mocking strategies

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with test reporting and quality dashboards
  

Join us in transforming billions of patients' lives through technology, data, and cutting-edge ways of working. Together, we have the opportunity to combine deep scientific expertise with digital and artificial intelligence to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards across the sector.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.