Software Test Engineer - Python Test Automation (auto)

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Site Description - Munich, Germany

Welcome to Computational Pathology Munich, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone can feel comfortable to be themselves—a value that is at the core of AstraZeneca's priorities. To help you maintain your best self, here's a sneak peek into some of the things we provide: after-work events, lunch & learns, a spacious and sustainable office working environment, events, family and childcare support and of course the Alps around the corner for hiking, biking and skiing.

• Test approach and ownership: Design and own the test approach for assigned tools, including risk-based scoping, test levels and acceptance criteria.
• Python test automation: Develop and maintain automated test suites in Python and PyTest, including fixtures, parametrization, test data management and mocking of external dependencies.
• CI/CD and containerized execution: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and run them in containerized environments.
• UI and API testing: Implement automated UI and API testing where appropriate, using Playwright or similar tools.
• Traceability and validation evidence: Establish and maintain traceability from requirements through tests to executed evidence, and produce validation documentation that withstands audit and inspection.
• Requirements and change analysis: Review requirements for testability, challenge gaps, ambiguities and unnecessary complexity, and determine the scope of regression and revalidation through impact analysis.
• Defect management: Investigate, reproduce and triage defects, and manage them through their lifecycle in Jira and Xray.
• Quality standards and collaboration: Review the test work of others and contribute to raising the testing standard across the team.

Senior Software Test Engineer (m/f/d)

with a focus on Python Test Automation

to join our Computational Pathology team in Munich.

The Senior Software Test Engineer (m/f/d) will lead testing and validation activities for software supporting diagnostic AI and medical image analysis. This is a hands-on, automation-first role in which testing is predominantly automated in Python, with only a small manual component.

You will own the testing of one or more tools end to end, determining what needs to be tested and to what depth based on risk, building and maintaining the automated test suites that provide evidence, and producing the documentation required in a regulated environment. You will work across the full software testing lifecycle with developers, data scientists, product owners and quality assurance in projects subject to GxP and medical device standards.

What Will Set You Apart

Candidates with strong automation experience but less regulatory experience are also encouraged to apply, provided they already have solid risk-based testing fundamentals.

Date Posted

12-Okt.-2026

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.