POSITION SUMMARY:
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 Senior 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 Senior Software Quality Engineer to bring their skills and expertise to the Life Science Industry.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The basics
Perform data-centric verification, define and execute automated validation scripts and test scenarios required for data platform quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Participate in building and maintaining a data-driven test automation framework for validating large-scale data pipelines using automation tools and libraries.
Perform debugging and root cause analysis of product issues or defects.
- Verify ETL/ELT processes and data warehouse schemas; define and execute data quality checks to ensure source-to-target mapping accuracy and adherence to healthcare regulatory standards
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.
The fun things
Develop the testing strategy for the Clinicogenomics platform
Testing automation and tool selection for the Clinicogenomics platform.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with a heavy focus on ensuring data accuracy and consistency through Back-end and Database testing.
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Healthcare IT experience is beneficial, but not required
Experience working in regulated environments is a plus
- Experience working in validating reporting tools is a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Extensive working knowledge of relational databases, strong SQL skills.
Recent hands-on experience with automation testing
Familiarity with scripting and programming languages such as Python
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases
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.
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