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Sr Software Engineer in Test

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Jest and Playwright for front-end and end-to-end testing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience working with both manual and automated testing in fast-paced development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and enhance test infrastructure for software systems and components.
  • Build and maintain scalable, maintainable, and data-driven test automation frameworks using Jest and Playwright.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, balancing automated and manual testing.
  • Integrate and optimize automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Natera

Genomics & Precision Medicine

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. Where some set out to build a test, we set out to achieve a mission: change the management of disease worldwide by using DNA testing to proactively inform treatment.  Through a cfDNA technology platform approach, we've pioneered noninvasive testing in unlimited applications—each with their own potential to revolutionize care for patients. #TeamNatera includes clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from around the world. Our diverse teams blend a passion for patients with deep clinical, scientific, and technological roots. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Interested in joining us on our mission to change the management of disease worldwide? Visit https://www.natera.com/careers-at-natera to learn how you can become a part of our talented team. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with an @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes. https://www.natera.com/privacy/

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryGenomics & Precision Medicine
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Software Engineer in Test is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks and high-quality test solutions using Jest and Playwright. This role contributes to the overall quality strategy by applying advanced testing practices, ensuring reliable product performance across dynamic environments, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and enhance test infrastructure for software systems and components.
  • Build and maintain scalable, maintainable, and data-driven test automation frameworks using Jest and Playwright, following best engineering practices.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, balancing automated and manual testing to ensure coverage across functional, regression, and edge-case scenarios.
  • Perform in-depth debugging, root cause analysis, and defect investigation across multiple environments.
  • Analyze product requirements and technical designs to identify risks and ensure testability.
  • Collaborate with product managers and developers to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and expected outcomes.
  • Configure and maintain test environments, including environment setup and test data management.
  • Integrate and optimize automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.
  • Contribute to improving testing methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance overall test effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Document, track, and communicate test results, defects, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
  • Support and mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing and best practices.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Jest and Playwright for front-end and end-to-end testing.
  • Experience working with both manual and automated testing in fast-paced development environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript for test automation.
  • Solid experience with modern front-end testing tools, particularly Playwright and Jest.
  • Experience testing applications across dynamic and multi-environment setups.
  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and risk-based testing.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
  • Ability to analyze system dependencies and integration points.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, and QA teams.
The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
Remote USA
$136,600$170,700 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. 

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams 
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page 

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