IT Quality Engineer

Applied Medical•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

About The Position

The IT Quality Engineer at Applied Medical designs, develops, and executes automated and manual tests to ensure applications meet quality and compliance standards within a regulated environment. This position works closely with developers, business analysts, and project teams to build robust test frameworks, validate complex systems, and ensure adherence to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The IT Quality Engineer leads validation testing efforts across multiple concurrent projects, bringing strong technical expertise and a rigorous approach to software quality assurance. Professionals with backgrounds in software quality engineering, test automation engineering, or software validation in regulated environments will find this role well-aligned with their experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of five years of experience in software testing, including test automation and validation, preferably in a regulated environment
Strong programming or scripting skills in one or more languages, such as C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript
Experience designing and executing automated tests for web, API, and backend systems
Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and software validation processes
Experience writing, reviewing, and approving test plans and test cases
Proficiency with Azure DevOps for test case management, pipelines, and automation workflows
Proficiency with quality metrics, reporting, and test management tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to analyze complex user and software requirements for testability and automation opportunities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently within a cross-functional team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Ability to mentor and train team members in testing and validation practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP test automation or SAP system validation
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automated build and test processes
Familiarity with modern test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or REST Assured
Experience with performance testing, security testing, or data validation

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts for web, application programming interface (API), and backend systems.
Create test plans, test cases, software validation summary reports, software risk assessments, and traceability matrices for projects and change requests.
Execute automated and manual tests; review and audit test results for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure all software validation deliverables comply with documented SDLC and regulatory requirements, and perform peer reviews of deliverables created by other team members.
Contribute to project plans by estimating and preparing timelines for testing and validation activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule.
Assist with quality metrics, dashboards, and trend analysis related to software quality and test automation performance.
Research and evaluate new testing tools, automation technologies, and frameworks to drive innovation and efficiency.
Mentor and train team members in test automation, software validation practices, and quality engineering principles.
Collaborate closely with application development teams and cross-functional groups to validate systems against complex business and technical requirements.