What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Sr. Staff Software Engineer in Test – BioinformaticsIllumina is seeking a highly driven and talented software engineer in test to join the Bioinformatics organization, where we are developing novel informatics solutions for Illumina’s multi-omics technologies. This role is to architect and develop automated tests, tools and frameworks necessary for verifying and/or validating Illumina’s assays and analysis software. You will work with bioinformatics scientists, assay scientists and software engineers to assess, propose and develop automated test solution(s) for next-generation sequencing and image processing software.Responsibilities:Architect and develop end to end automated integration, verification and continuous integration systemDevelop, maintain and enhance automated test framework, tools and unit testsWork with software engineers and bioinformatics scientists to understand analysis algorithms and architect & develop automated test solution(s)Partner with software verification engineers to test applications manually as neededPrepare necessary test artifacts required for formal software / product releaseParticipate in code and design ReviewsCollaborate with peers to identify opportunities for process improvementWork collaboratively and effectively in an agile and very fast paced environmentCollaborate with DevOps to design and manage an automated, computational infrastructure supporting experimentation and researchDeploy and monitor software releasesRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in in computer science, mathematics, data science, bioinformatics or related fieldSoftware test development experience with programming or scripting language (Python preferred)Experience in architecting end-to-end automated test suite for API, desktop, web apps and experience with test frameworks such as pytest, xUnit, or similarExperience writing verification plans, test cases, defects reports, executing & managing test cases using test cases management system and writing verification reportsExperience working with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, and cloud computing such as Amazon Web ServicesExperience deploying web applicationsStrong understanding of SDLC processesBe curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quicklyBe customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasksHave proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationshipsPreferred Skills and Experience:Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, data science, bioinformatics or related fieldHave an understanding of next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, biology, or related field of biology is a plus.Experience with image processing and/or microscopyPossess proven troubleshooting skillsHave proven verbal and written communication skillsIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
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