Staff Software Test Engineer/Software Test Lead

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Singapore is seeking a Staff Engineer, Software Test to definir and implement robust test automation for cloud-based platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and reliability in next-generation scientific software products.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in software testing with automation, strong programming skills (Java/Python/C#/JavaScript), and hands-on experience with API/UI testing, CI/CD (Azure DevOps/Jenkins), and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of software testing experience or Bachelor's with 8 years in test automation.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with API testing and UI automation frameworks.
• CI/CD proficiency with Azure DevOps or Jenkins.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization.
• Familiarity with FDA/ISO regulatory considerations is a plus.
• Ability to design automated test frameworks and maintain test suites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality.
• Drive adoption of testing best practices and CI/CD automation.
• Mentor team members in testing strategies and tools.
• Contribute to performance and security testing activities.

Skills

Test automation

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Postman

RestAssured

SoapUI

Selenium

Cypress

TestComplete

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through innovative software solutions. As a Staff Engineer, Software Test, you'll work on next-generation cloud-based architectures and platforms, ensuring the quality and reliability of our scientific software products. You'll collaborate with teams to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks while driving adoption of best practices across the organization. This role offers opportunities to work with advanced technologies in cloud computing, laboratory automation, and scientific instrumentation, directly impacting research and healthcare outcomes worldwide.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in software testing with strong focus on test automation
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field
• ISTQB certification advantageous
• Expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
• Advanced experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI) and UI automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, TestComplete)
• Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools and practices (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
• Experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks and maintaining test suites
• Knowledge of performance testing, security testing, and non-functional requirements
• Experience with AI assistive testing and test automation
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and testing best practices
• Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in teams
• Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO) preferred
• Knowledge of scientific instrumentation or laboratory software beneficial
• Ability to mentor team members and provide technical leadership