POSITION SUMMARY:
At Natera, we revolutionize the world of medicine by developing genetics products that combine cutting-edge technology and science. On top of that we want to accelerate the breakthroughs in research to improve care by offering our unique genomic and clinical data.
In order to achieve that we are looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer who has experience in testing data products to join the team. The ideal candidate for this position would want to help develop software that lasts -- extensible, testable and self-documenting.
No biology background is required but this is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Software Quality Engineer to bring their skills and expertise to the Life Science Industry.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The basics
Perform software verification, define and execute test cases and scenarios required for software quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
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 developers in all phases of SDLC to build quality into our development process.
The fun things
Develop the testing strategy for the Clinicogenomics platform
Testing automation and tool selection for the Clinicogenomics platform.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 8 years of experience testing both front-end and server-side functionality of complex n-tier systems.
BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Healthcare IT experience is beneficial, but not required
Experience working in regulated environments is a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Extensive working knowledge of relational databases, strong SQL skills.
Recent hands-on experience with front-end test automation tools and libraries such as Selenium WebDriver and others
Familiarity with scripting and programming languages, Python
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Duties are typically performed in an office setting - remote / at-home currently
Working with remote teams in different time zones
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, 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!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
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