Principal Bioinformatics/Software Test Engineer
Principal Bioinformatics/Software Test Engineer
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$ 171350 - 290950
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Job Description
Help us change lives
At Exact Sciences were helpingchange how the world prevents detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career an inclusive culture and robust benefits to support your life while youre working to help others.
Position Overview
At Exact Sciences we are cancer fighters. We are united by our mission to change lives by providing earlier smarter answers. Through advances in cancer detection and treatment guidance we will help eradicate the disease and the suffering it causes.
We are seeking a highly experiencedPrincipal Software Test/Quality Engineerto lead the design implementation and execution of software testing strategies for medical diagnostic platforms focused on cancer screening and early detection. This role is a key contributor to ensuring that our software meets the highest standards of safety effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will collaborate closely with software developers bioinformatics scientists systems engineers and quality/regulatory teams to build robust test frameworks identify risks and ensure reliable product performance that directly impacts patient outcomes.
Essential Duties
Include but are not limited to the following:
- Define and implement testing strategies that encompass bioinformatics pipelines LIMS workflows and other Clinical Laboratory Software.
- Serve as a technical mentor to the test engineering team providing guidance in SDLC Agile test automation risk-based testing and defect prevention strategies.
- Participate in project design reviews to ensure that application designs adhere to Quality Engineering guidelines and standards.
- Apply general and QE technical expertise (e.g. system stack test automation frameworks) and knowledge of QE standards and best practices (e.g. risk assessment methodology) to develop quality plans that deliver solutions to the business in the most efficient and effective manner.
- Set clear objectives for team members of full-time and on-shore/off-shore contractors utilizing best practice models and metrics to continually assess progress and improve.
- Directly influence and co-define Quality Engineering strategic direction roadmap technology and processes. Partner with business and technology teams to prioritize roadmaps requirements balancing business need with capacity and technology constraints.
- Deliver software products that meet ISO13485 FDA compliant standards along with supporting documentation.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the internal cross-functional project team to ensure that project execution is consistent with the quality plan and SDLC.
- Works closely with internal cross-functional and external teams to influence the complete system architecture and design for systems associated with existing domains and or conceptual like-for-like technology upgrades/migrations/replacements to ensure fully testable functioning reliable and performing integrated systems.
- Create adaptive and Innovative Quality Engineering architecture tools and techniques which includes optimization of hybrid off-shore/on-shore resourcing and application of best of breed risk-based testing methods levels and types.
- Consistent demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities including but not limited to the ability to attract and retain the best team foster a culture of high performance lead with integrity humility accountability and courage and set a clear vision to energize teams towards the future.
- Effectively manage support and guide your team including but not limited to delegating tasks and responsibilities assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
- Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering Science Biology Chemistry or related field as outlined in the essential duties; or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 10 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelors Degree.
- 10 years of experience in Engineering or Information Technology with a minimum of three years of Quality Engineering technical leadership experience.
- 6 years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum-like environment.
- 6 years of experience using one or more tools such as Jenkins GitLab Postman SOAPUI JMeter Selenium or TestNG.
- Proven success working within a CFR 820 ISO 13485 ISO 9001 and/or cGMP structured environment.
- Technical leadership and people management skills. Ability to drive continuous improvement in organizational performance and efficiency.
- Ability to work successfully in complex matrix organizations leading through influence and direct authority across intact teams and larger organizations.
- Effective communication and presentation skills. Can communicate effectively at various degrees of altitude.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of medical device/biotech industry experience
- Software test automation experience
- Experience with test management tools
- Experience with Next Generation Sequencing
Salary Range:
$171350.00 - $290950.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - San Diego on a full-time addition this position is bonus eligible.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation holidays volunteering and personal time) paid leave for parents and caregivers a retirement savings plan wellness support and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation please contact us here.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
