Job Title: Sr Software Test Engineer
Location: Hybrid; San Diego, CA
Contract length: 6 months
Schedule: Fulltime, M-F
Pay: $52.00/hr to $64.75/hr, DOE

Job Overview:
This position will require the candidate to lead and execute advanced software testing for web applications and instrument systems, with a focus on C# and TypeScript-based solutions. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing automated and manual test strategies, building robust verification frameworks, and ensuring seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise in modern software testing practices, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to influence quality across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using C# and TypeScript, covering both API and UI testing
• Partner with software developers and domain experts to define test coverage, optimize frameworks, and drive scalable automation solutions
• Own quality metrics for assigned projects, proactively identifying risks and implementing improvements
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in testing methodologies, automation practices, and domain knowledge
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or Jenkins to ensure continuous quality
• Work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment, driving alignment across stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' in-depth experience working in Software Quality Engineering/Assurance and/or other areas of the SDLC to test web and/or instrument applications, both front and back end
• 5+ years' software development experience in at least one programming or scripting language, such as C#, Java, JavaScript, Typescript
• Solid understanding of the test pyramid and the ability to design effective test suites across unit, component, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) testing
• Strong hands-on experience with API and UI test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, WebdriverIO, REST/GraphQL testing)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Jenkins)
• Demonstrated experience leading test strategy and mentoring other engineers
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with the following automation frameworks/technologies: Mocha, Nunit, WebdriverIO
• Experience in performance testing, usability testing, and security testing
• Be curious, detail-oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills