Senior Software Engineer in Test (Python)

Company: Guardanthealth
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer in Test (Python) Full-time

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary blood tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. Its Guardant Health Oncology Platform is designed to leverage its capabilities in technology, clinical development, regulatory and reimbursement to drive commercial adoption, improve patient clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs. In pursuit of its goal to manage cancer across all stages of the disease, Guardant Health has launched multiple liquid biopsy-based tests, Guardant360® and GuardantOMNI® , for advanced stage cancer patients, which fuel its LUNAR program, which aims to address the needs of early stage cancer patients with neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment selection, cancer survivors with surveillance, asymptomatic individuals eligible for cancer screening and individuals at a higher risk for developing cancer with early detection. Since its launch in 2014, Guardant360® has been used by more than 7,000 oncologists, over 50 biopharmaceutical companies and all 27 of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network centers.

Job Description You will be part of the bioinformatics quality team working on and with the software that is used in the clinical laboratory to process patient samples and analyze their genomic profiles, helping to find the right treatment options for cancer patients based on a simple blood draw. Own overall testing and quality of the technologies for which you are responsible. Lead the design and development of effective automated tests for new and existing product features. Drive investigation and analysis of issues and work closely with development, project management and cross-functional partners to drive excellent quality aligned with release schedules

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

? Participate in requirements and design review meetings to create comprehensive test strategies/plans

? Design, create, enhance, and maintain detailed test cases and conduct hands-on testing, including integration testing

? Provide accurate planning, clear strategies, and milestones for testing leading to successful implementation and timely project completion

? Report, track and escalate anomalies discovered during testing (All testing phases) and ensure closure on issues

? Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and robust execution of testing as part of a regular release schedule

? Provide coaching to other team members for designing test strategies and test cases.

? Execute complex testing, perform in-depth statistical analysis, and interpret results independently.

? Design, create, enhance, and maintain data simulators and automated testing framework to ensure excellent testing coverage.

? Assist with defining and implementing software quality improvement initiatives

? Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications ? You have the ability to understand system architecture, design, implementation and succinctly develop test approach and test cases to deliver high-quality results.

? You can work proactively, independently and as part of a team on multiple tasks and projects, and quickly learn new technologies.

? Experience working in an agile, fast paced and highly technical environment.

? 5+ years of hands-on testing experience, including data-driven , full application testing , web-based applications including API testing.

? 5+ years hands-on knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python , C++ in a linux environment.

? 3+ years of experience working in a regulated environment (CLIA, HIPAA, SOX, and FDA)

? 2+ years hands on knowledge of CI tools such as Jenkins and testing dockerized applications

? Hands-on knowledge of RDBMS (SQL or Oracle) and running software via the Linux command line

? Prior experience in automation tools like Robot Framework, Postman, SOAPUI, Fiddler, and/or Firebug

? Strong experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and testing of custom, complex business applications.

? Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and people skills

? Experience working in an Agile/Scrum-like environment

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills

? B.S or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related study or equivalent project experience

Highly Desired

? Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing Data

Additional Information Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Senior Software Engineer in Test (Python)

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