Software Engineer in Test

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hlx Life Sciences Full time
Job Description

A Biotech is seeking a software development engineer (SDET)/QA engineer to join them in a permanent role. Their company has been built by a long-established world-leading pathogen genomics team from the University of Oxford, supported by the cloud computing scale and security of Oracle Inc, and generously funded by Larry Ellison.

You will join an exciting team as the first SDET, you will work alongside software, data, and bioinformatics experts to establish the key requirements for test across our platform. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our software products through the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts. Collaborating with the team, you will identify and address any issues or bugs in the software, as well as work on continuous improvement initiatives for our testing processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts for both front-end and back-end applications.
  • Collaborating with software developers and quality assurance engineers to identify and resolve any issues or bugs in the software.
  • Writing and maintaining test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Participating in code reviews, analysing test results, and providing feedback to the development team.
  • Investigating and reproducing reported defects and communicating findings to the team.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.
  • Keeping up to date with industry best practices and emerging testing technologies.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Proven experience working as a Software Developer in Test or a similar role.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python.
  • Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks, such as Playwright or Selenium.
  • Experience of tools including Github, Jira, X-ray
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proactive mindset and ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

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