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Thermo Fisher Scientific · 4 days ago

Sr Software Test Automation Engineer (West Hills, CA)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Software Test to impact a worldwide audience. The role involves establishing test strategies and frameworks to boost software quality and efficiency, collaborating with various teams to integrate automated testing, and mentoring test engineers.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establish and apply test strategies, frameworks, and methodologies to boost software quality and efficiency

Build, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks for web and API testing

Embrace and champion development methodologies that prioritize software quality through rigorous testing practices

Collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

Conduct API, UI, mobile, and database testing to ensure end-to-end quality

Establish test metrics and benchmarks to measure software quality and process efficiency

Guide and mentor test engineers on automation guidelines and advanced testing techniques

Assess and deploy new testing technologies and tools to improve efficiency

Ensure scalability, performance, and security testing strategies align with business needs

Review and provide recommendations for improving test case coverage and defect prevention

Contribute to shift-left testing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Test automation frameworksScripting languagesCI/CD toolsAPI testing toolsPerformance testing toolsMobile testingCloud environmentsDatabase testingAgile methodologiesDevOps practicesAI/ML testing methodsSecurity testing toolsProblem-solving skills

Required

Education: Bachelor's or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum Experience: 5+ years in software testing with at least 3+ years in a QA architect role

Strong experience in test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, etc.)

Expertise in scripting/programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)

Deep understanding of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI)

Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner)

Experience with mobile testing using Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest

Experience with cloud-based and containerized environments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)

Proficiency in database testing using SQL queries

Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and shift-left testing methodologies

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred

Experience with AI/ML-based testing methods

Familiarity with security testing tools and standard methodologies

Benefits

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount