About Us
Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.
Job Description
We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a passion for ensuring software quality. As a QA Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test plans and test cases to identify and resolve software defects.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of all QA activities, including developing best practices, creating verification and validation reports, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Develop and maintain test plans and traceability matrices to ensure requirements are met.
- Understand business logic requirements to ensure the application behaves as specified and meets all user needs.
- Build and maintain automated test suites, along with manual test plans where necessary.
- Add automated tests for new features as they are completed by the engineering team.
- Analyze test reports, reporting any regressions or bugs encountered to the development team.
- Ability to analyse and debug software defects and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain documentation on testing processes and outcomes, including CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) plans.
- Test the software application using a variety of methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Write and maintain scripts to support testing efforts, leveraging languages like Python, Typescript, or RUST.
- Utilize version control systems like Git to manage test code and collaborate with the development team.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education / open-source experience).
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience with ownership of QA activities, with at least one year of this in a senior role.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Playwright or Nextest) and scripting languages (Python, Typescript or RUST).
- Knowledgeable in industry best practices in validation and verification.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing clear and concise reports on testing progress and defect status. Be detail orientated and analytical.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
- Available to work during Central European Time (CET) business hours.
Desirable Skills (optional)
- Knowledge of security testing methodologies, such as SAST/DAST/OWASP ZAP, and an understanding of common security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Experience with cloud technologies and testing cloud-based solutions.
- Familiarity with database testing.
- Exposure to API testing, particularly with GraphQL and REST endpoints.
- Knowledge of regulations such as ISO / IEC 13485, 62304, or 14791.
Benefits
- A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
- A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos.
- Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.
