Associate / Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Business Unit: Central Services Open To: Internal & External Candidates Ref No: HRJOB11559 Salary: Competitive This position is being readvertised. If you have submitted an application for this role within the last six months, we will not be able to consider your application at this time. Thank you for your understanding. The Opportunity 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; Life at Almac - Almac” Why Join Almac? 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 About The Roles Associate SQA Engineer (Graduate / Entry-Level) 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 SQA Engineer (Experienced Level) 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 What You Need To Be Successful 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; https://view.pagetiger.com/SQA/1 Essential Criteria 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 UKA qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experienceA strong interest in or experience of software testing and quality assuranceStrong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaborativelyA proactive approach to learning, with an interest in modern testing practices including automation, APIs, cloud technologies and AI-assisted testingA solid understanding of quality principles, with awareness or experience of areas such as automation frameworks, performance testing, CI/CD and risk-based testing approaches Further Information 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. How To Apply Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 5 October 2026. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.