Associate SQA​/SQA Engineer

• Full time, Permanent
• Closing date:
  July 10, 2026 4:00 PM

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

• Software Testing
• GxP Experience
• Data Testing

Business Unit
:
Central Services

Open To
:
Internal & External Candidates

: HRJOB
11559

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality software that makes a real impact? We are growing our Software Quality Assurance team at Almac and are seeking both Associate SQA Engineers and experienced SQA Engineers to join us.

Whether you are starting your career in software testing or bring hands-on testing experience, we offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative, agile environment within a GxP-regulated life sciences setting, contributing to solutions that support global healthcare.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here;
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• Work on cutting-edge software solutions supporting the life sciences industry
• Be part of a collaborative, Agile development environment
• Access structured training and career development pathways
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies, including automation and AI-assisted testing
• Make a meaningful impact on quality, compliance, and patient outcomes

• Develop understanding of software testing techniques and methodologies
• Design and execute test cases with support from senior team members
• Support preparation of test data and environments
• Identify and track defects using testing tools such as JIRA
• Gain exposure to automation, performance testing, and cloud technologies
• Build knowledge of GxP compliance within a regulated environment

• Lead testing activities to ensure software meets quality, performance, and security requirements
• Analyse requirements and define effective test approaches
• Develop and execute manual and automated test solutions
• Contribute to automation frameworks and performance testing
• Collaborate with Software Engineering and key stakeholders
• Provide guidance and support to team members
• Take ownership of testing deliverables across projects

We welcome applications from candidates at varying stages of their career who can demonstrate a strong interest in software quality assurance and a commitment to developing their skills. Click the link for further information;

• Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK
• A qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• A strong interest in or experience of software testing and quality assurance
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A proactive approach to learning, with an interest in modern testing practices including automation, APIs, cloud technologies and AI-assisted testing
• A solid understanding of quality principles, with awareness or experience of areas such as automation frameworks, performance testing, CI/CD and risk-based testing approaches

This advert covers opportunities at both Associate SQA Engineer and SQA Engineer levels.

For a full list of essential and desirable criteria, along with detailed role-specific requirements, please refer to the individual job descriptions for each role.

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer