POSITION SUMMARY:
Software Quality Engineer II 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.
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.
3+ 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.
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.
Strong knowledge of Linux and command line shell scripting
Experience with Rest API testing
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.