Software Development Engineer in Test

3 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd Full time

About GPAS :

Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd (GPAS Ltd) aims to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by developing Whole Genome Sequencing-based metagenomic and individual pathogen clinical tools with the ultimate aim of developing an ‘always-on global pathogen metagenomics system with the ability to identify Pathogen X and provide early warning of disease epidemics.’  

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, GPAS is a global, turn-key solution that systematises how data from genomic sequencing is processed.   

GPAS Ltd is delighted to be joining the Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford, as part of the Health and Medical Science Humane Endeavour. This partnership will ensure that we can reach our goal of developing pipelines to analyse a broader range of pathogens and deliver solutions to laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations around the globe.

The Role: 

Joining 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. 

Requirements

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. 

Benefits

What we can offer:

We’re a close knit, collaborative small team. We’re building a team with a people-first culture. Joining GPAS is an opportunity to help shape a cutting-edge technology with the capability to dramatically improve clinical diagnostics and treatment. 

·       Competitive salary 

·       28 days holiday + 8 public bank holidays, with carry-over into the next year and additional compassionate leave 

·       Additional employer contribution to the workplace pension scheme (5% matched)

·       Enhanced sick pay  

·       Group life cover  

·       Private Medical Insurance

·       Employee assistance programme 

·       Staff training budget 

·       Cycle to work scheme 

·       Volunteering days 

·       Access to Perk Box that provides special offers from a wide range of companies 

GPAS Ltd is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and actively encourages applications from under-represented groups in society. We are open to applications for part-time and flexible working arrangements.

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