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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 Engagement Capability within the Plasma-Derived Therapies (PDT) business unit, you will independently oversee all aspects of 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.

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 Testing and Validation chapter of the ICC and initially report to the Functional Delivery Lead for strategic direction as well as day-to-day management until the role of QA Lead 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 team members as required.Ensure high quality outputs incl. assuming responsibility for the work of junior team members.Understand project architecture to assist in defining performance test scope.Develop detailed test plans based on requirements and design specifications.Write detailed test cases and scenarios based on requirements and design documents.Execute manual and automated test cases, report defects, and track them to closure.Review scripts and plan and perform execution.Be able to define success and failure of test based on monitoring.Define monitoring strategy based on application architecture and client-side monitoring.Assess application / system / infrastructure logs.Work closely with development, product, and business teams to understand requirements, design effective test strategies, and ensure quality standards are met.Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and defect reports.Perform regression testing to verify that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities.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.Collaborate with QA teams effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.Should be able to work out of the box to solve issues arising during scripting and execution.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.3-5 years of experience as a QA, with hands-on expertise in manual testing methodologies & practices.Experience with automation testing with TOSCA / Selenium and performance testing with JMeter and Loadrunner.Experience with defect management tools like JIRA. 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. Proficiency in defect tracking and management toolsGood understanding of distributed load testing.Able to perform root cause analysis.Ability to handle multiple QA teams and demonstrate team management skills.Demonstrate ability to interpret and work with data (e.g., dashboards, reports, data quality concepts) and understanding of AI/ML fundamentals to adapt to emerging technology trends, identify opportunities for intelligent automation/insights and make data-informed decisions.Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to articulate issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred requirements:

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.Automation with various other tools such as WebdriverIO, Selenium etc, Accessibility Testing. .Knowledge of cloud-based systems like AWS is a plus.

How will you contribute

Performance Testing

Understand application and system architecture to define performance testing scope and strategy.Develop and execute performance test plans aligned with requirements and design specifications.Define and implement monitoring strategies, including client-side and backend monitoring.Analyze application, system, and infrastructure logs to identify performance bottlenecks.Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during performance scripting and execution.Communicate performance test results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Manual Testing

Develop detailed test plans based on business and technical requirements.Create comprehensive test cases and scenarios from requirements and design documents.Execute manual test cases, log defects, and track them to closure.Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not impact existing functionality.Maintain clear documentation of test cases, execution results, and defect reports.Ensure high-quality deliverables, including accountability for assigned tasks and supported junior team members.Collaborate with development, product, and business teams to define effective test strategies.

Automation Testing

Design, develop, review, and execute automated test scripts.Maintain and enhance automation frameworks for scalability and reliability.Execute automated regression suites as part of the release cycle.Identify and resolve automation issues during scripting and execution.Stay current with testing tools, frameworks, and industry best practices.Collaboration & OwnershipIndependently own testing tasks end-to-end with minimal supervision.Mentor and support junior team members when required.Communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders.Work closely with QA teams to ensure alignment with project goals and delivery timelines.

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