Sr Software Test Engineer

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Job Summary


Job Type
Permanent

Seniority
Senior

Years of Experience
At least 3 years

Tech Stacks
Visual Studio Microsoft Sprint Linux Python

Job Description

  • Work as part of Agile scrum teams to design, implement, and test the instrument control software that powers our industry-leading DNA sequencing and genotyping devices
  • Develop, review and execute both manual and automated software tests
  • Investigate and analyze software defects
  • Define, develop and document tests to uncover defects and improve product quality
  • Design and code test scripts, deploying to build pipeline, monitoring results
  • Plan and build effective test environments with useful data
  • Thoroughly document and track issues which surface during the testing process
  • Participate in all aspects of our agile development process, from sprint planning to daily scrum meetings and sprint demos
  • Participate in shared learning and mentoring with other team members
  • Learn and have fun with some of the smartest people you’ll ever meet!
Required Educational Background

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioengineering or engineering related area
Desired Profile

  • At least 3 years' experience in testing and supporting software for mechanical instrumentation
  • At least 3 years’ experience working in Software Quality Assurance or other areas of the SDLC to test Windows-based and/or Linux-based GUI systems
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Jira (or other test/defect management tool), Agile (Scrum) process
  • Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience writing codes in at least one modern scripting language (like Python) to implement automated testing
  • Experience with traditional, manual Quality Assurance approaches
  • Knowledge of multiple test methods: exploratory, unit, acceptance, functional, systems, integration and more
  • Understanding of modern build systems and release management concepts
  • A track record that includes being part of a team which completed and shipped successful products
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies
  • Must thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience in participating in cross-organizational or inter-company collaboration
  • Experience in developing instrument software / hardware integration is a plus
  • Experience in biotech and bioinformatics is a plus
  • Experience in Linux Operating System is a plus
  • Experience in image processing is a plus
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

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