Senior Automation QA

Link Group is seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to join a data-centric project focused on the validation of laboratory instrument data converted into the Allotrope Simple Model (ASM) format. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining automated validation frameworks, ensuring the quality and consistency of data across various releases.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Robot Framework validation suites for laboratory instrument data.
• Develop Python readers and custom Robot Framework keywords for diverse data formats including JSON, CSV, and XML.
• Perform comprehensive testing, including functional, regression, and UAT, across various instrument datasets.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify converter defects and source-data issues.
• Prepare and publish detailed test summary and defect reports for technical and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering or test automation, with at least 2 years in data-centric validation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Robot Framework and Python development.
• Proficiency in SQL for data reconciliation and quality analysis.
• Experience validating source-to-target mappings across structured and semi-structured formats.
• Knowledge of JSON Schema, semantic data models, and schema-driven validation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and defect management in Jira and Xray.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of software quality, data, and laboratory technology.
• Engagement in a complex, data-centric project with high technical standards.
• Collaboration with distributed teams in an Agile environment.
• Professional development in a role requiring advanced automation and analytical skills.