Sr Software Developer in Testing

Roche

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Senior

119k-219k

13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Roche, the Senior Software Developer in Test role is part of the Verification and Validation team within Roche Sequencing Solutions. The position involves ensuring that software products meet their specified requirements and perform as intended through rigorous testing and analysis throughout the development lifecycle. Roche is committed to innovation in healthcare, making next-generation sequencing accessible, and developing integrated solutions for genomic data analysis. The company fosters a culture of personal expression, open dialogue, and respect, aiming to prevent, stop, and cure diseases while ensuring access to healthcare for all.

Key Responsibilities

Confirm the correctness of requirements-driven tests, utilizing diverse testing approaches such as exploratory, white box, and black box testing.
Execute tests across multiple testing levels, including end-to-end, system, integration, and unit testing.
Perform various testing types, such as functional, performance, and scalability testing, to ensure robust product quality.
Automate and execute front-end and back-end tests for instrument software and web applications.
Develop and automate deployment and testing pipelines, supporting multiple project branches and stages.
Track and report quality metrics, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of quality dashboards.
Conduct root cause analyses of defects and newly discovered issues to continuously improve testing practices.
Design and implement automation frameworks and validate toolchains to support testing processes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for all quality engineering deliverables.
Collaborate closely with Test Architects, Test Leads, Verification & Validation Leads, as well as designers, architects, and developers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience.
Five years of experience in software product development.
Four years of experience in quality engineering or similar field.
Experience in automating front-end and back-end applications.
Experience in automation frameworks and corresponding languages.
Experience in development and deployment on Unix derivatives.
Experience in Behavior-Driven Development and Gherkin specifications.
Experience in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework.
Experience in regulated industries, specifically Medical Devices/Digital Health/Lifesciences.
Experience with databases including writing queries.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Nice to Have

Experience working around electromechanical systems and automated instruments.
Hands-on experience executing and troubleshooting software tests directly on physical hardware in a lab environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in a relevant technical field.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range of $118,658 - $218,900 based on experience and qualifications.
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Comprehensive benefits package (details available via provided link).

Working at Roche

Roche promotes a culture that encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections. The company values diversity, inclusion, and respect, fostering an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Roche is dedicated to innovation in healthcare, advancing science, and making a global impact through life-changing healthcare solutions.

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