Software Engineer in Test

Summary

Join Natera as a Software Engineer in Test III and contribute to the development and maintenance of software automation test frameworks and tools. You will support the test infrastructure, design and build data-driven test automation, perform debugging and root cause analysis, and collaborate with product managers and developers. Responsibilities include system analysis, risk assessment, test strategy development, integration with deployment infrastructure, test environment setup, and evangelizing new testing methodologies. You will report and document testing failures and work closely with developers throughout the SDLC. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, free testing for employees and their families, fertility care benefits, parental leave, 401k, and more. The position is located in Austin, TX, San Carlos, CA, or remote in the USA.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing test automation frameworks and harnesses using programming and scripting languages
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Scala
• 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
• Familiarity with both message-driven architecture and REST interfaces

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the 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

• Experience in FDA (or equivalent) regulated environments is a plus
• Experience in biotech, healthcare IT, or life sciences is a plus

Benefits

• Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more
• We also offer a generous employee referral program!