Associate SQA/SQA Engineer Opportunities

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Business Unit: Central Services

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Ref No: HRJOB11559

Salary: Competitive

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 (Links Not Allowed)

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; (Links Not Allowed)

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 UK

• A qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• A strong interest in or experience of software testing and quality assurance
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A proactive approach to learning, with an interest in modern testing practices including automation, APIs, cloud technologies and AI-assisted testing
• A 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 10 August 2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and candidates may be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the advertisement period.

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 CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Skills:Software Testing GxP Experience Data Testing

Benefits:EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Attractive Compensation Package Employee Recognition Employee Referral Bonus Death in Service Group Healthcare Scheme Pension Scheme

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