Software Quality Engineer II - Statistician @ Cytel

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

• Study specifications and technical documents for algorithms carefully.
• Create validation methodologies for algorithms.
• Search for appropriate validators for algorithms from published papers, R packages, and other software libraries.
• Create validators for algorithms using R, Python, etc.
• Learn and adhere to applicable processes for your work.
• Understand the testing strategy and create test cases as per strategy.
• Execute test cases on the product and report the defect.
• Learn new statistical methodologies.
• Learn new coding languages like R, Julia, and Python.
• Participate in peer code review of other testers and review each other s codes.
• Estimate and plan their own work.
• Work in an Agile Scrum team collaborating with Subject Matter Experts, developers, and others.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
• Master s degree in StatisticsMathematical Science or equivalent degree in Science
• 3-5 years of experience in algorithmic scientific computing
• Strong mathematical and logical aptitude
• Good knowledge of Statistics and Applied Mathematics (numerical methods, calculus, linear algebra, mathematical modeling, statistical methods, probability theory, etc.)
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, ability to think about trends in different statistical parameters
• Analytical thinking with a passion for learning new methods of testing
• Self-driven with the ability to think creatively and solve complex problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Some knowledge of R or Python
Optional Skills and Experience (preferred but not mandatory):
• Advanced knowledge of programming languages like R, R Shiny, Python
• Knowledge of creation of scientific plots using programming languages like R, Python
• Experience in carrying out testing of statisticalmathematical algorithms
• Knowledge of clinical trials
• Knowledge of software testing