Software Test, Engineer II

Summary

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Software Test Engineer II and contribute to ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced software solutions. You'll work on sophisticated applications that control our analytical instruments, including mass spectrometers, electron microscopes, and other advanced scientific equipment. As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you'll work with developers, scientists, and stakeholders to validate software that enables groundbreaking research and innovation.

Job description

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in software testing, with emphasis on automated testing
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related technical/scientific field
• ISTQB certification preferred, particularly Test Automation Engineer certification
• Strong proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (TestComplete, Selenium, Robot Framework, or similar)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Programming/Scripting skills in one or more languages: Python, C#, JavaScript, Java
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, TestRail)
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Experience with API testing and test management systems
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive test plans, cases, and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience working in cross-functional, global teams
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Virtual Machine, Linux environment and IT fundamentals
• Good experience with Software release processes and ECN/ECO
• Ability to identify, reproduce, and clearly document software defects
• Understanding of scientific principles and laboratory workflows
• Experience with performance testing and automation frameworks
• Experience with using AI in daily tasks (ChatGPT, Codex, Copilot)
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL
• Travel may be required up to 20%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health incentive programs
• Employee assistance program
• Family support programs
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Company overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, and increasing laboratory productivity. Thermo Fisher serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies worldwide. The company operates through four business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services.