Sw Quality Engineer 2

Summary

Join Natera as a Software Quality Engineer II and contribute to the end-to-end verification of our software systems and services. You will perform software verification, design and execute test cases, build and maintain our test automation framework, and perform debugging and root cause analysis. Collaboration with product managers and developers is key, as is continuous improvement of testing methodologies. This role requires experience in software testing, knowledge of QA methodologies, and proficiency in various programming languages and tools. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, as well as free testing for employees and their families.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline; or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience testing both front-end and server-side functionality of complex n-tier systems
• Extensive knowledge of quality engineering methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases
• Experience working with relational databases, strong practical knowledge of SQL
• Hands-on experience developing test automation code using tools and libraries, such as Selenium, TestNG, Junit and others
• Understanding of one or more programming and scripting languages, such as Java, Scala, Python, Ruby, Groovy, or other
• Strong knowledge of Linux and command line shell scripting
• Experience with Rest API testing
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases
• Willingness and ability to learn new testing practices, scripting languages, and subject matter

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 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 developers in all phases of SDLC to build quality into our development process
• Complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI (protected health information) privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
• Maintain a current status on Natera training requirements

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
• Generous employee referral program