SW Quality Engineer 3

POSITION SUMMARY:

Software Quality Engineer III is responsible for complete end-to-end verification of Natera software systems and services using both manual and automated test strategies. 

PRIMARY 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.

• Act as the primary point of contact for all release management activities, ensuring timely and successful software deployments.

• Review and assess release readiness, ensuring that all testing, validation, and approval processes are completed before deployment.

• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.

• Employee must 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.

• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline; or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of experience testing both front-end and server-side functionality of complex n-tier systems.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of quality engineering methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases.

• Experience working with relational databases, strong practical knowledge of SQL.

• Recent 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.

• Recent hands-on experience with front-end test automation tools and libraries such as Selenium, TestNG, Junit, ScalaTest, Gatling and others. 

• Strong knowledge of Linux and command line shell scripting.

• Familiarity with release management tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Jira, etc.) and version control systems.

• Willingness and ability to learn new testing practices, scripting languages, and subject matter.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$94,300—$117,900 USD

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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