Sr. QA Engineer- Remote, USA

Compensation: $105,000 - $130,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Sr. QA Engineer - Remote, USA 

Ambry Genetics is a cutting-edge clinical laboratory coupled with powerful automation capabilities. We continually strive to deliver quality results to our patients as quickly as possible. Quality assurance engineers will participate in one or more Agile Scrum teams to validate and improve our in-house developed software. QA engineers will participate in backlog grooming, write test cases, and then craft automated tests using the latest technologies such as Selenium WebDriver/JMeter. Successful candidates always put the health and safety of our patients first, endeavoring for the best accuracy and security possible. This person will gain knowledge and experience in the latest technologies, both in the genetics and technology industries. Knowledge of genetic testing, molecular biology, or other scientific-related disciplines is a huge benefit but is not required. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a positive and creative work environment that offers great benefits and opportunities for growth. 

Essential Functions

• Participate with your teams in agile scrum meetings, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives 
• Develop test strategies, plans and effectively leverage the Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, TestRail, Bamboo) for all changes, including writing test cases, documentation, and change tracking 
• Ensure product quality through functional, regression, integration, and performance testing 
• Test new features as required, ensuring all changes are compliant with regulations such as HIPAA and SOX 
• Create automated tests wherever applicable 
• Update regression test suite after every release and develop automation scripts for it 
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of issues, and support quick resolution 
• Participate in risk assessments, validation processes, and release readiness reviews 
• Support stakeholders/end users (mostly internal) with troubleshooting and or general application support as needed 
• Maintain traceability of test cases to requirements and specifications, especially for regulated components 
• Validate monthly night-time deployments are successful 
• Proactively works with team members as needed to resolve issues and meet project goals 
• Foster teamwork, and proactively mentor junior team members
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor or advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of experience in software QA with 5+ years of experience in automation
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Deep understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes 
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JUnit, TestNG)
• Experience with performance testing using load testing tools 
• Background in one or more programming languages, such as Java/Python etc
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) 
• Understanding of relational databases and test data management (ex: MySQL) 
• Knowledge of healthcare standards and compliance (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and drive projects with minimal oversight

Preferred

• ASTQB Certification 
• Experience working with CI/CD tools 
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS/Azure 

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About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ambrygen.com

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