Test Automation Engineer - Digital R&D

Digital R&D Test Automation Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Test Automation Engineer within Sanofi's Global Digital R&D Software Engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development, and execution of automated test solutions that ensure the quality and reliability of Sanofi's digital products. Working within an Agile squad, you will apply your growing expertise in test automation and software engineering to help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. This is a key role for a motivated engineer looking to deepen their technical skills and grow within a global, mission-driven organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Automation Development

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and test cases for functional, regression, and integration testing using established frameworks and standards

• Implement automated tests for web, mobile, and API layers under the guidance of senior engineers

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing automation frameworks, identifying opportunities to enhance coverage and reliability

• Execute automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines and report results clearly to the team

• Participate in test planning and estimation activities, contributing to sprint ceremonies and Agile delivery processes

Quality & Delivery

• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA peers to understand requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios

• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution, ensuring clear and actionable bug reports

• Support the maintenance of test environments and test data management

• Contribute to the definition and execution of acceptance criteria and quality checks at each stage of delivery

• Assist in performance and security testing activities as directed by senior team members

Learning & Growth

• Actively learn and adopt new testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies relevant to the team's technology stack

• Participate in code reviews for test scripts, applying and receiving constructive feedback

• Engage in knowledge-sharing sessions, internal guilds, and communities of practice around quality engineering

• Follow Sanofi's IT standards, coding guidelines, and cybersecurity best practices in all automation work

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Communicate test progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the team and line manager

• Support onboarding of newer team members by sharing knowledge and documentation

REQUIRED SKILLS & PROFICIENCY

Technical Skills:

• Applications Delivery: Intermediate

• DevOps: Intermediate

• Software Design: Beginner

• Cloud Engineering: Intermediate

Functional Skills:

• Cybersecurity: Beginner

• Continued Learning: Intermediate

Transversal Skills:

• Quality Mindset: Intermediate

• Innovation: Intermediate

• Communication: Intermediate

Other Skills:

• Software Engineering: Intermediate

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Beginner

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Test Automation Frameworks: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium (working knowledge)

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript (intermediate level)

• API Testing: Postman, REST/SOAP basics

• CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps

• Cloud Platforms: Basic understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP environments

• Version Control: Git / GitHub / GitLab (intermediate)

• Test Management Tools: Jira, Xray, TestRail, or equivalent

• Agile/Scrum: Working knowledge of Agile delivery practices

• BDD Basics: Familiarity with Cucumber or Gherkin syntax is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software testing or quality engineering, with hands-on exposure to test automation

• Demonstrated ability to write and maintain automated test scripts in at least one programming language

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control systems

• Pharma/Life Sciences experience is a plus but not required

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Aim Higher: Eager to grow skills and improve test coverage; takes ownership of assigned tasks

• Act for Patients: Understands the importance of software quality in a healthcare context

• Be Bold: Proactively suggests improvements to test processes and scripts

• Lead Together: Collaborates openly within the squad; shares knowledge and supports peers

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