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Software Quality Engineering Specialist
European Medicines Agency
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Type of position: Temporary agentJob Type: 27 October 2026 at 23.59 CETJob grade: AD 6Internal job grade: AD06 and aboveType of position: Temporary agentSelection procedure reference: EMA/AD/11579Job title: Software Quality Engineering SpecialistTalent Pool: AD06 Enterprise Capabilities ManagementDeadline for applications: 27 October 2026 at 23.59 CETMonthly net salary: 5979.41 Euro (including local weighting) [1] plus benefits (see calculators on the right) (based on a fulltime contract (40hrs/week))Location: Amsterdam; The Netherlands (relocation to take up duties is mandatory)XXAbout This RoleThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) relies on a growing portfolio of digital products and information systems to support the regulation of medicines and protect public and animal health. Ensuring the quality, reliability, security and compliance of these systems is essential to delivering trusted services to stakeholders across the European Medicines Regulatory Network.The Agency is looking for a Quality Engineering Specialist to lead and coordinate quality assurance activities across the software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will contribute to the establishment and continuous improvement of testing methodologies, quality standards and validation practices, ensuring that software solutions meet business requirements, regulatory expectations and user needs.Working closely with business stakeholders, architects, business analysts, developers, suppliers and operations teams, the Quality Engineering Specialist will help ensure the successful delivery of high-quality digital solutions and services.In this job you willDefine and promote software quality assurance strategies, methodologies, standards and best practices.Design, develop and oversee test plans, test cases and test execution activities.Coordinate functional, integration, system, regression, performance and user acceptance testing.Establish and maintain automated testing frameworks and quality metrics.Ensure traceability between business requirements, test scenarios and testing outcomes.Identify, analyse and manage software defects and quality risks.Oversee quality assurance activities delivered by external suppliers and service providers.Support validation and compliance activities for regulated systems where applicable.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including DevOps and quality engineering practices.Provide advice on software quality, testing approaches and release readiness.Support audits, inspections and quality reviews related to information systems.Link the full role description of the Platform Lead outlining generic duties and responsibilities.Apply if you meet these eligibility criteriaTo be eligible for consideration for this position, you are required to meet the following general and specific eligibility conditions:General ConditionsEnjoy full rights as a citizen of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway.Have a thorough knowledge of English (minimum C1 level) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union (minimum B2 level).Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service.Specific Conditions A University degree of at least three years in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Engineering or another relevant scientific, technical, or quantitative discipline, obtained by the closing date of the vacancy notice; andAt least three years of professional experience acquired after obtaining the required qualification and by the closing date of the vacancy notice.For general condition 1 and for specific conditions 1 and 2 you will be required to provide evidence in the application form and a proof at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in the disqualification from the selection procedure.Only eligible candidates will be assessed by the Pre-selection Committee in accordance with the Assessment Criteria below.You will needExperience At least 3 years in the field of software quality assurance or engineering in complex IT environments.Professional experience in delivering enterprise software implementations in roles such as Test Manager, Quality assurance lead and similar.Experience in and certified training in quality engineering practices, such as ISTQB, Agile Testing, Quality Management, Automation, Performance and Security testing)Prior experience of leading supplier teams and building successful working relationships with external delivery partnersWorking within Agile, DevOps or hybrid software development environments.Competency in Quality management, including:Designing and executing functional and non-functional testing activities.Test automation tools and frameworks.Defect management and quality reporting.Testing of web-based, cloud-based and integrated enterprise systems.Risk-based testing methodologies and quality management practices.Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement principles.Sound knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools and industry standards.Skills And KnowledgeUnderstanding of software development lifecycle management.Ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.Competencies you need to haveRole competencies Project and programme management AdvancedIT service management and service acceptance AdvancedSub-family competenciesQuality management (please see specific expectations listed under “You will need section”) AdvancedEmerging technology monitoring IntermediateContinuous improvement IntermediateApplied knowledge IntermediateGrade competencies Adaptability and agility IntermediateAnalysing and problem solving IntermediatePrioritising and organising IntermediateCore competenciesEthics and integrity IntermediateTeam collaboration IntermediateCustomer centricity IntermediateResults orientation IntermediateCommunication IntermediateCross-cultural sensitivity IntermediateContinuous learning and self-development IntermediateFor more information about definitions of competencies and associated proficiency levels, please refer to the EMA Competency Framework.These are considered as Nice to HaveExperience In Testing in the context of an AI Software Development Lifecycle. Validation of regulated systems. Testing of data-intensive, analytical or AI-enabled solutions. Performance, security and accessibility testing. Public sector or international organisation environments.Selection procedure timelinesDeadline for applications27 October 2026 at 23:59 CETPreliminary AssessmentsThird week of November 2026Final assessmentsSecond week of December 2026Decision expectedJanuary 2027Selection processOnly eligible candidates (see eligibility criteria) will be assessed by the selection committee.Suitability and qualifications of eligible candidates will be assessed against the assessment criteria and competences in different steps of the selection procedure.Note: Candidates who fail any assessment linked to any Need to Have requirement, Sub-family, grade specific competencies and Core Competencies at any stage of the process are disqualified, despite getting points on other criteria.Before the start of the selection procedure, it is decided which criteria and competences will be assessed at each stage of the process. Certain criteria / competences will be assessed / scored only for shortlisted candidates during interviews (and/or tests). Please consult the Careers at EMA - Guidance on selection and recruitment (section 1.3. selection procedure) for an overview of the criteria and competences assessed at each stage of the process.ShortlistingIn order to allow the selection committee to carry out an objective assessment of all candidates in a structured way, as part of their application, all candidates must answer the pre-defined set of questions based on Need to have criteria and sub-family competences.The Selection Committee will therefore asSourced from LinkedIn. Relocantly aggregates public job postings; apply on the original site.