Software Engineer In Test 3

Summary

Join Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, as a Software Engineer in Test III! Based in San Carlos, CA, Austin, TX, or remotely in the USA, you will develop and maintain software automation test frameworks and tools. You will be responsible for supporting test infrastructure, designing automation tools, performing debugging and analysis, and collaborating with product managers and developers. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in test automation and a BS in Computer Science or equivalent. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, free testing for employees and their families, fertility care benefits, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing test automation frameworks and harnesses using programming and scripting languages
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support test infrastructure of Natera software systems and components
• Design, build, and maintain data-driven test automation tools and frameworks using clean coding practices and functional programming methodologies
• Perform debugging and root cause analysis of product issues or defects
• Perform system analysis, assess risk, and develop strong test strategies by analyzing product design and technical specifications, and by collaborating with product managers and developers
• Integrate with deployment infrastructure to establish a continuous build and test cycle
• Perform test environment set up and configuration
• Evangelize new testing methodologies, best practices and tools with goals to continuously improve test coverage through automation
• Report, document, and communicate failures discovered through testing with the affected teams
• Work closely with developers in all phases of SDLC to build quality into our development process

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Python
• Recent hands-on experience with front-end test automation tools and libraries such as Selenium, TestNG, Junit,ScalaTest, Gatling and others
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases, strong SQL skills
• Strong knowledge of Linux and command line shell scripting
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits for employees and their immediate families
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program