Software Quality Engineer

Summary

Join Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, as a Software Quality Engineer specializing in Production Bioinformatics Pipelines. You will be responsible for the complete end-to-end verification of Natera's software systems and services using manual and automated testing. This role requires a strong background in software testing, bioinformatics, and programming. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to design and execute test cases, build automation frameworks, and perform root cause analysis. Natera offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in test automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics or engineering related area
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing test automation frameworks and harnesses using programming and scripting languages
• Strong working knowledge of Java
• Recent hands-on experience developing test automation code using tools and libraries, such as TestNG, Junit, Hamcrest and others (Selenium is nice to have)
• Recent hands-on experience of REST API testing and test automation
• Experience writing verification plans, test cases, defects reports, executing & managing test cases using test cases management system and writing verification reports
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases

Responsibilities

• Perform software verification, define and execute test cases and scenarios required for software quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• 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
• Participate in building and maintaining a data-driven test automation framework using automation tools and libraries
• Perform debugging and root cause analysis of product issues or defects
• Evangelize new testing methodologies, best practices and tools with goals to continuously improve test coverage
• Work closely with software engineers and bioinformatics scientists in all phases of SDLC to build quality into our development process
• Work with software engineers to design data-driven test scenarios and its expected results

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of foundational bioinformatics algorithms such as Alignment, Demultiplexing and Variant Calling; experience working with FASTQ, BAM and VCF files
• Experience building basic SQL queries (SELECT \ JOIN) is nice to have

Benefits

• 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
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• A generous employee referral program