Senior Software Verification & Validation Engineer (Test Automation)
About The Position
Roche Sequencing is not only changing science, but we are changing lives. Our software teams are laying the groundwork for the future by developing powerful bioinformatics algorithms, data analysis tools, and software/systems infrastructures so researchers and clinicians can make better health decisions faster. As a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer, you will design/develop verification tests, develop test framework and infrastructure, plan test strategies and document design history for Roche Sequencing products. Your work will help us create cutting-edge laboratory workflow software for our non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and Oncology test offerings. Do you want to develop software products that scientists and others in the life sciences will use to diagnose, find treatments, and eventually beat diseases like cancer or help with early prenatal diagnoses of genetic conditions? Our team builds highly scalable, reliable software and secure systems for better diagnostics. You will have meaningful work developing an innovative technology that saves and improves lives around the world. This is an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team, working with some of the best engineers in the industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Science in Computer Science (or equivalent field); or a Masters in Computer Science or equivalent field
- 5+ years of experience in software development or software verification or validation
- Demonstrated experience using Agile SW development and accompanying tools
- Demonstrated experience authoring design history and software release documentation
- Demonstrated experience working with global teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Familiar with modern automated test technologies (Selenium, GitHub, etc.) across a variety of platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SQL and basic database operations is a desirable skill.
- Experience working in a regulated development environment
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner, especially to non-experts
- Excel at problem-solving skills and the ability to work under ambiguous situations.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities
- Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of lab personnel, assay developers, algorithm scientists, and technical leadership developing cutting edge clinical laboratory products.
- Author and confirm correctness of requirements-driven tests, covering aspects including testing approaches (exploratory, white box, black box, etc.), testing level, (end-to-end, system, integration, unit, etc.), and testing types (functional, performance, scalability, etc.).
- Automate and execute front-end and back-end tests, covering instrument software and web applications.
- Participate in requirements, architecture, and design specification reviews.
- Collate and report quality metrics and enhancing quality dashboards.
- Perform root cause analysis of defects for products under development and supporting on-market issue investigation.
- Document design history as required by the standard operating procedures and ensuring regulatory compliance of verification and validation deliverables.
- Partner with developers and other V&V personnel on engineering excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support audits by providing test evidence and documentation.
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- Benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
