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# Automation QA Tester

- **Company:** Planet Pharma
- **Location:** Chester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Data Integrity, Software Debugging, Digital Technology, Node.Js, Test Management, Appium, Test Scripts, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2859576527-automation-qa-tester

## About the Role

* Bringing proven experience testing clinical, healthcare, medical device, or other regulated systems.
 * Understanding compliance expectations, validation requirements, audit trails, data integrity, and the realities of testing software used by patients, sites, or clinical staff.
 * Working with clinical workflows, patient journeys, or trial-related digital systems, with a clear understanding of what "quality" means in a regulated context.
 * Having experience with Appium or other mobile automation tooling.
 * Being familiar with Node.js for scripting or utilities.
 * Having exposure to CI/CD pipelines and running automation within them
 * Understanding automation strategy - knowing what to automate, what to leave manual, and how to keep suites maintainable over time.
 * Using Jira/Xray for structured test management, reporting, and traceability.
 * Debugging effectively, distinguishing genuine defects from flaky tests or environment-related issues.
 * Contributing positively within a collaborative, team-first environment.

## Description

* Developing and maintaining an end-to-end regression suite that provides reliable coverage of core product workflows.
 * Working with the test lead to decide which areas should be automated and which should remain manual, based on risk, stability, and repeat-test value.
 * Feeding automated test results and supporting evidence into Jira/Xray to maintain clear, structured test management and reporting.
 * Refactoring test scripts and improving locator strategies to keep automation suites stable and maintainable as the product evolves.
 * Supporting manual testing across web and mobile during release cycles, exploratory testing, and areas not yet suited to automation.
 * Testing across multiple environments, including a dedicated automation environment used for consistent regression runs.
 * Working closely with developers and testers both local and overseas as part of a collaborative, product-focused team., You'll be embedded directly with developers, shaping an automation function that's actively growing. Your work directly supports patients participating in clinical trials - meaning the quality of this platform genuinely matters.

You'll have influence over automation strategy, tooling, and coverage, with the chance to build something robust rather than inherit legacy debt.


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