Senior QA Engineer: Genomics Software & Lab Systems

Stellaromics Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellaromics Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Sr. SQA Engineer to validate our Pyxa Instrument software, data pipelines, and cloud applications. You will design test plans and execute functional, regression, and performance tests with cross‑discipline teams.

Ideal candidate: 6–8 years in SQA, strong automation with Selenium/NUnit/SpecFlow, and experience on Windows, Linux, and Azure. Genomics pipelines or bioinformatics tools are a plus in this fast‑moving biotech startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics or a related field.
• 6–8 years, proven experience as an SQA Engineer, preferably with genomics pipelines, cloud applications and data visualization applications.
• Strong proficiency in Windows, Linux and cloud environments (Azure preferred).
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, NUnit, SpecFlow).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for thick client C# applications, web applications, cloud applications and Bioinformatics pipelines.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on software that interfaces with hardware systems.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, electrical, systems engineers and Bioinformatics, along with other stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve issues.
• Automate test cases using appropriate tools and frameworks to improve testing efficiency.
• Participate in Pull Request reviews and provide feedback / testing to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software quality assurance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics or a related field

Tools

Selenium

NUnit

SpecFlow

Job description

Stellaromics Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Sr. SQA Engineer to validate our Pyxa Instrument software, data pipelines, and cloud applications. You will design test plans and execute functional, regression, and performance tests with cross‑discipline teams.

Ideal candidate: 6–8 years in SQA, strong automation with Selenium/NUnit/SpecFlow, and experience on Windows, Linux, and Azure. Genomics pipelines or bioinformatics tools are a plus in this fast‑moving biotech startup.