Career Category
Information Systems
Job Description
ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier,
fuller
and longer. We discover, develop,
manufacture
and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped
establish
the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and
remains
on the
cutting-edge
of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond
what’s
known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
The Senior Associate Test Engineer – Automated Testing will
be responsible for
designing, developing, and
maintaining
robust automated testing frameworks to ensure the quality, performance, and scalability of Amgen’s software applications and platforms. This role involves collaborating with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to embed automated testing practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The role requires deep
expertise
in modern automation tools, frameworks, and practices to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen overall product reliability.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and
maintain
automated test frameworks for functional, regression, integration, performance, and end-to-end testing.
Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous testing and quality gates.
Work closely with product owners and business analysts to understand functional and non-functional
requirements and
translate them into effective test automation strategies.
Develop reusable, modular, and scalable test scripts using industry-standard tools and programming languages.
Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects with detailed diagnostics.
Troubleshoot, debug, and
maintain
existing automated test scripts to ensure reliability and accuracy.
Partner with QA analysts to complement automation with exploratory/manual testing where
appropriate
.
Stay current with emerging testing tools, frameworks, and best practices in test automation.
Participate in code reviews to ensure test coverage, maintainability, and adherence to testing standards.
Create and
maintain
test documentation, including plans, strategies, and reports.
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree and 5 to 9 years of Computer Science,
IT
or related field
experience
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
3+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation.
Hands-on
expertise
with automation tools such as
Copado Robotic Testing,
Selenium,
Cucumber
, TestNG
, or equivalent, including the ability to design reusable and maintainable test scripts.
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, processes, and tools, with practical experience across multiple testing levels (unit, regression, integration, UI automation, and defect tracking).
Proficiency
in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#) for building automation solutions.
Good-to-Have Skills:
Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Copado, GitLab, Azure DevOps) with hands-on experience embedding automated tests into pipelines.
Exposure to
security testing, code quality tools, and shift-left testing practices.
Familiarity with
leveraging
Artificial Intelligence in test automation, including the use of GenAI for efficiency and innovation.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Salesforce.
Professional Certifications
(please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):
Copado Robotic Testing
ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation/Advanced Level)
AWS/GCP/Azure testing-related certifications
Agile/Scrum certifications
Soft Skills:
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
High degree of initiative and self-motivation
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
.
