Automation Testing Engineer

Automation Testing Engineer

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:

Responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of enterprise applications and integrations that support business-critical systems. This role focuses on test automation, enterprise system validation, API/integration testing, and GxP-compliant validation processes.  The engineer will design and implement automated test frameworks, execute end-to-end system and regression testing, and ensure that applications meet functional, performance, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong experience in enterprise application testing, GxP validation practices, and automation strategy implementation within Agile delivery environments.  The engineer will collaborate closely with product managers, architects, developers, validation teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions. 

Roles & Responsibilities:  

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for enterprise applications and integrations. 

• Create and execute automated and manual test cases for system, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing. 

• Perform API testing (REST/SOAP), batch interface validation, and data reconciliation testing. 

• Validate end-to-end data flows, transformations, and business rules across integrated enterprise systems. 

• Ensure testing activities comply with GxP validation requirements, SDLC standards, and regulatory guidelines. 

• Develop and maintain validation documentation including test plans, protocols, traceability matrices, and test evidence. 

• Collaborate with developers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and integration issues. 

• Participate in risk assessments and support risk-based validation approaches. 

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing 

• Communicate risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to project and product leadership. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing standards, automation practices, and quality processes.

Basic Qualifications and Experience: 

• Any degree with 5 - 9 years of experience in Computer Science/Information Systems experience with Agile Software Development methodologies

  

Functional Skills: 

Must-Have Skills: 

• Strong experience in enterprise application testing (system, integration, regression, and UAT support). 

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, or similar). 

• Experience in API testing and integration testing. 

• Strong knowledge of GxP validation processes, CSV documentation, and regulatory compliance. 

• Experience with test management tools such as HP ALM, Jira, or similar. 

• Experience validating data integrity and performing SQL-based data validation. 

• Understanding of CI/CD and automated test execution pipelines. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Experience working in Agile / SAFe development environments. 

Good-to-Have Skills: 

• Experience testing integration platforms such as MuleSoft. 

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter or similar). 

• Knowledge of risk-based validation approaches. 

• Experience in RBM/RBQM systems. 

• Exposure to cloud-based enterprise applications (Azure, AWS, GCP). 

• Familiarity with DevOps and test automation best practices. 

Professional Certifications : 

• ISTQB, or relevant QA / integration certifications (preferred, not mandatory) 

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 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

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Experience Level

Senior Level