Senior Software Engineer in Test

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Senior Software Engineer in Test – Bioinformatics

Illumina is seeking a highly driven and talented software engineer in test to join the Bioinformatics organization, where we are developing novel informatics solutions for Illumina’s multi-omics technologies. This role is to architect and develop automated tests, tools and frameworks necessary for verifying and/or validating Illumina’s assays and analysis software. You will work with bioinformatics scientists, assay scientists and software engineers to assess, propose and develop automated test solution(s) for next-generation sequencing and image processing software.

Responsibilities:

Develop end to end automated integration, verification and continuous integration system

Develop, maintain and enhance automated test framework, tools and unit tests

Work with software engineers and bioinformatics scientists to understand analysis algorithms & develop automated test solution(s)

Partner with software verification engineers to test applications manually as needed

Prepare necessary test artifacts required for formal software / product release

Participate in code and design Reviews

Collaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvement

Work collaboratively and effectively in an agile and very fast paced environment

Collaborate with DevOps to design and manage an automated, computational infrastructure supporting experimentation and research

Deploy and monitor software releases

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in in computer science, mathematics, data science, bioinformatics or related field

Software test development experience with programming or scripting language (Python preferred)

Experience in architecting end-to-end automated test suite for API, desktop, web apps and experience with test frameworks such as pytest, Playwright, or similar

Experience writing verification plans, test cases, defects reports, executing & managing test cases using test cases management system and writing verification reports

Experience working with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, cloud computing such as Amazon Web Services and Docker/Kubernetes

Experience with CI/CD, Continuous Testing, and related tools such as TeamCity, GitHub Actions

Experience deploying web applications

Strong understanding of SDLC processes

Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly

Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks

Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, data science, bioinformatics or related field

Have an understanding of next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, biology, or related field of biology is a plus.

Experience with image processing and/or microscopy

Possess proven troubleshooting skills

Have proven verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

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