Sr. Software Tester

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Principal I. Software Tester supporting Global Vision Care Digital Health Team, you will be responsible for leading our testing efforts and ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing methodologies, and will play a key role in developing and executing test strategies, identifying defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that our software meets both functional and non-functional requirements.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Test Strategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive test strategies and test plans for new features and enhancements based on project requirements.
• Test Execution: Conduct thorough manual and automated testing to identify defects and verify that software meets specified requirements, including functional, performance, and security testing.
• Defect Management: Document, track, and prioritize defects using issue tracking tools. Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Automation Frameworks: Develop and maintain automated test scripts using [Tricentis Tosca and qTest] and integrate these into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior testers, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of quality within the team.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software testing. Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose solutions to enhance testing efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers, product managers and software engineers, to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development Lifecyle. Participate in sprint planning and retrospective meetings.
• Contribute to project planning and estimation activities, ensuring timely delivery of features.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• 5+ Years of experience in software testing, with a strong background in both manual and automated testing
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Travel requirements: up to 15%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products to enhance sight, enhance lives, and grow your career.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.