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Job Description About Us: Working in technology at Elsevier means that your work really does matter – it changes lives. And you’ll see the real-world impact of your day-to-day efforts. Our technologists have applied new machine learning models to reduce gender biases against women in academia and developed technology to help medical professionals more accurately diagnose conditions that may have otherwise been missed. Whether you’re supporting the business to be more efficient, building better infrastructure to help things run more smoothly, or if you’re part of a team creating products for the customers we serve, there’s always a new challenge you’ll be helping to solve. About the Team: Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. For more than 140 years, we’ve helped impact makers to advance science and healthcare to advance human progress, and that same mission drives us today. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, join us. Let’s shape progress together. About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Test Engineer to join our global technology team. This position is responsible for developing and executing performance and automation tests. You will plan and execute effective and efficient testing strategies to ensure the on-time delivery of high-quality software products and services. Responsibilities: Develop and execute automated and performance testing for assigned projects Collaborate with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to plan testing and ensure product quality Maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs Work with QA/Testing staff, technical leads, and subject matter experts to plan and execute tests Report issues and results, research root causes, and document findings Ensure testing aligns with agreed requirements and quality standards Research and implement tools that enhance testing capabilities and product quality Identify opportunities to apply automation and other tools to meet testing needs Investigate root causes of performance issues in collaboration with architects, developers, and system engineers Conduct project reviews and implement quality control procedures Enhance methodologies for test planning, defect tracking, and reporting Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and best practice implementation Maintain documentation for internal and external IT audits Collaborate across teams to improve QA/testing processes Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency Ensure root cause analysis results are addressed Requirements: 2+ years of QA Test Engineering experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience required Strong understanding of QA methodologies and software development processes Proven ability to develop and execute automated and performance testing Solid QA testing skills and attention to detail Strong project management and research skills Knowledge of process improvement and industry trends Understanding of budgets and cost-effective testing practices Familiarity with continuous improvement practices Good oral and written communication skills Advanced written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration Work in a Way That Works for You: We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. This is a hybrid role. Our teams operate in a flexible hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. You’ll be expected to participate in regular team meetings and engineering rituals in line with your team’s cadence. Working for You: We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Private Medical/Dental Plan Savings Fund Life Insurance Meal/Grocery Voucher About the Business: A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most. We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals. We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses. Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all. With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities around the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. Let’s shape progress together. Join us. elsevier.com/about/careers