Software Test Engineer 1

Job Description

The Role exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to join the software team. You ll join a highly motivated team of software and test engineers that work closely with other teams across ILS, including bioinformatics and lab operations. The culture is collaborative, process-driven and fast-paced, and follows an Agile Scrum development methodology. Day-to-day activities involve reviewing test cases, executing tests, developing test automation and producing verification evidence and reports. The role would suit a motivated, curious and detail-oriented test engineer with a track record of delivering customer-focussed software within a regulated environment. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary group that delivers software solutions to support cutting-edge sequencing operations that make a difference to peoples lives. Responsibilities Review test cases and test plans to ensure verification coverage of software requirements. Execute test cases and produce verification evidence and reports. Develop and review automated test code and scripts. Ensure identified bugs are recorded, tracked and verified. Be an advocate for our SDLC and ensure that software is verified in compliance with our quality management system and medical device standards. Requirements Experience of automated test development using Python and Selenium. Experience of creating test cases from software requirements. Detailed knowledge of different software testing methodologies and when to apply them. Experience of testing REST APIs and Web UIs. Comfortable at the Linux command line. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience of software verification within a regulated environment, ideally to medical device standards. Use of Jama and Jira for requirements management. Experience of version control using Git and GitHub. Foundation ISEB/ISTQB Certification in Software Testing (or equivalent). Qualifications Bachelors degree or higher in a scientific subject. Python, Selenium