POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Software Engineer in Test is responsible for complete end-to-end verification of Natera software systems and services using both manual and automated test strategies. 

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 Lead 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 Lead Software Quality Engineer to bring their skills and expertise to the Life Science Industry.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline; or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience testing both front-end and server-side functionality of complex n-tier systems
• Healthcare IT experience is beneficial, but not required
• Experience working in regulated environments is a plus

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.
• Familiar with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• 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.