Staff Engineer, Software Test

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Los Angeles, CA

65d • $103,100 - $154,700

About The Position

Become a Staff Engineer, Software Test at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., impacting a worldwide audience. You'll uphold quality and efficiency standards to support our mission of global health and safety.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years in software testing with at least 3+ years in a QA architect role.
• Strong experience in test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, etc.).
• Expertise in scripting/programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Deep understanding of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner).
• Experience with mobile testing using Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
• Experience with cloud-based and containerized environments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in database testing using SQL queries.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and shift-left testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI/ML-based testing methods.
• Familiarity with security testing tools and standard methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and apply test strategies, frameworks, and methodologies to boost software quality and efficiency.
• Build, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks for web and API testing.
• Embrace and champion development methodologies that prioritize software quality through rigorous testing practices.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct API, UI, mobile, and database testing to ensure end-to-end quality.
• Establish test metrics and benchmarks to measure software quality and process efficiency.
• Guide and mentor test engineers on automation guidelines and advanced testing techniques.
• Assess and deploy new testing technologies and tools to improve efficiency.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security testing strategies align with business needs.
• Review and provide recommendations for improving test case coverage and defect prevention.
• Contribute to shift-left testing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees