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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.  

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team

About the role:

As a Software Tester in the Donor Information System (DIS) space within the Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) business unit, you will be responsible for quality assurance, ensuring each software product adheres to the highest standards and meets specified requirements. Your contributions will be crucial in enhancing our testing methodologies and maintaining standard operating procedures. Collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders, you will design and execute test cases and scenarios that cover functional, non-functional, and negative aspects of DIS System.  

By planning, execution, and reporting of testing activities to ensure the product / feature meets all specifications and requirements, this role directly contributes to PDT’s ability to harness data effectively, enhancing decision-making capabilities, and ultimately, competitive advantage in the market. You will be adopting cutting-edge technologies and methodologies which will help Takeda drive innovation, adapt to new opportunities, and continuously evolve in an ever-changing business/technological landscape.  

This position will align to Cloud & Custom Development Chapter of the ICC and initially report to the Senior Software Tester for strategic direction as well as day-to-day management until the role of In-Center Automation/Execution QA for DIS is filled within Takeda ICC, post which the reporting and managerial responsibilities will be transitioned accordingly.

How you will contribute:

Ability to independently own and execute the tasks assigned while providing assistance to junior team members as requiredEnsure high quality outputs incl. assuming responsibility for the work of junior team membersDevelop detailed test plans based on requirements and design specifications. Execute functional, regression, and integration tests.Implement and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, JUnit, or similar frameworks.Identify, report, and manage defects using tools like JIRA. Track defects to closure, ensuring quality standards are met.Work closely with development, product, and business teams to understand requirements and design effective test strategies.Write and maintain test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test data. Ensure clarity in reporting test results.Perform load and performance testing to ensure applications can handle expected user traffic.Stay updated with the latest testing tools, frameworks, and best practices. Participate in improving the testing process and workflows.Communicate test results, progress, and risks to stakeholders, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a similar field required. Master's degree in a similar field would be a plus3-5 years of experience as a QA, with hands-on expertise in various testing tools such as, Tosca (automation testing), JIRA (defects tracking), Postman (API Tracking), Jenkins (continuous integration and automated testing)Experience with basic SQL to query databases to validate data and back-end functionality.Understanding of Agile Methodologies as most teams work in Agile.Knowledge of Git code versioning.Understanding of API testing using tools like Postman.

Preferred requirements:

Familiarity with JMeter for load/performance testing.Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes (using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).Familiarity with DevOps principles and how testing fits into the pipeline.Knowledge of security testing practices, including penetration testing or using tools like OWASP ZAP.If applicable, knowledge of mobile testing frameworks like Appium or Sauce Labs.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to articulate issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

Competitive Salary + Performance Annual BonusFlexible work environment, including hybrid workingComprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and childrenGroup Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programsEmployee Assistance ProgramBroad Variety of learning platformsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion ProgramsReimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile PhoneEmployee Referral ProgramLeaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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LocationsIND - Bengaluru

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time