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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?
At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Illumina is seeking a highly driven and talented software test engineer to join the R&D organization, where we are developing novel informatics solutions for Illumina’s multi-omics technologies. This role is to develop, modify and execute software test plans, automated scripts and programs for verifying and/or validating Illumina’s analytics software. You will work with software engineers and bioinformatics scientists to ensure quality computer integration into the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition and processing.
Responsibilities
Work with software engineers and bioinformatics scientists to understand analysis algorithms and develop manual and automated test solution(s)
Create detailed test cases that cover various scenarios to validate software functionality, performance, and security.
Identify, report, and track defects, working closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
Develop end to end manual and automated integration, verification and continuous integration system.
Prepare necessary test artifacts required for formal software / product release
Lead, develop, maintain and enhance manual and automated test framework, tools and unit tests to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on software quality.
Contribute to the overall quality assurance process by participating in reviews, inspections, and audits.
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.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, data science or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of SQA experience in cloud software testing is required.
Domain Knowledge in molecular biology and hands on experience in bioinformatics tools is a plus.
Strong expertise in manual testing methodologies. Strong understanding of SDLC processes and strong expertise in automated testing methodologies
Good programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, R.
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 Git, Jenkins.
Familiarity with automation testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or others.
Experience in architecting end-to-end automated test suite for API and web apps and experience with test frameworks.
Experience writing verification plans, test cases, defects reports, executing & managing test cases using test cases management system and writing verification reports.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to identify potential issues and provide solutions.
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Biotechnology Research, Research Services, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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