Software QA Engineer III at Natera in San Carlos, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Software QA Engineer III is responsible for complete end-to-end verification of Natera software systems and services using both manual and automated test strategies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform software verification, define and execute test cases and scenarios required for software quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Perform system analysis, assess risk, and develop strong test strategies by analyzing product design and technical specifications, and by collaborating with product managers and developers.
• Participate in building and maintaining data-driven test automation framework using automation tools and libraries.
• Perform debugging and root cause analysis of product issues or defects.
• Evangelize new testing methodologies, best practices and tools with goals to continuously improve test coverage.
• Work closely with developers in all phases of SDLC to build quality into our development process.
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Employee must pass post offer criminal background check.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline; or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience testing both front-end and server-side functionality of complex n-tier systems

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases, strong SQL skills
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Scala
• Understanding of one or more of additional programming and scripting languages, such as Python, Ruby, Groovy, or other
• Recent hands-on experience with front-end test automation tools and libraries such as Selenium, TestNG, Junit, ScalaTest, Gatling and others
• Strong knowledge of Linux and command line shell scripting
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and product integration phases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear