Sr Software Test Engineer

This position will require the candidate to test Linux and Windows based software operating. The candidate will work with automated tests on a regular basis and will also utilize SQA skills to write and execute manual tests on ASP.NET platform in accordance with the company's established SDLC methodology. The successful candidate will display a strong sense of ownership, motivation, and attention to detail. Locations: San Diego / RemoteJob Responsibilities:

• Write and execute manual tests. Execute automated SW tests. Carefully analyze and document test results.
• Operate a variety of laboratory instrumentation and simulators to perform integration testing, system testing, and functionality testing. Report on test activities
• Networking, OS, system setup experience-and debugging
• Assist software developers and domain experts in designing, performing, and improving verification tests
• Work with scientists, technicians, engineers, marketing, and project management to deliver commercial and internal SW systems
• Work in Scrum (Agile) teams within the software group, closely coordinating with software developers, systems analysts, and software project managers
• Lead and mentor junio level engineers. Drive projects and timelines.
• Experience with Cybersecurity, Pen Testing highly desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in bioscience, computer science, or engineering related area
• 5-10 years operating, testing, and supporting SW for mechanical instrumentation
• 5-10 years experience working in Software Quality Assurance or other areas of the SDLC to test Windows based GUI systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, Git, Team City, Jenkins, Agile (Scrum), Confluence, Jira, Jama
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Understanding of Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field of biology
• Familiarity with Gene Expression, Genotyping, Sequencing, Microarrays, and/or LIMS
• Understanding of Mechanical Engineering
• Possess proven troubleshooting skills
• Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable testing instrument software and networking expertise
• Sharp engineer who can be pro-active and curious and who can work on instruments/web software/networking.
• Knowledge of automation/coding is a plus, but not required