Senior Software Test Engineer - Genomics Automation

Illumina; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Test in the United States to design, implement, and maintain test frameworks for our primary analysis software. You will collaborate with development teams to adapt tests to new software changes and strengthen coverage.

You will diagnose failures, expand test coverage, and ensure maintainability across releases. The role requires production-quality coding in Python or C#, familiarity with CI/CD, and a strong background in automation for complex

Qualifications

• Experience developing production-quality code using Python or C#.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, workflows, and troubleshooting them.
• Prior background in writing and maintaining automation for complex systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers on and outside the team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain custom test frameworks used to run and test Illumina's primary analysis software
• Work with the development team to understand new software changes and accordingly adapt tests
• Identify gaps in existing tests and proactively develop new tests to improve reliability and coverage of tests
• Investigate test failures, triage issues, and work with developers to diagnose root causes
• Expand and maintain test coverage as primary analysis capabilities and responsibilities evolve
• Ensure tests are clear, well-documented, reproducible - supporting long-term maintainability

Skills

Python

C#

CI/CD

Automation

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering/Bioinformatics

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

Illumina is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Test in the United States to design, implement, and maintain test frameworks for our primary analysis software. You will collaborate with development teams to adapt tests to new software changes and strengthen coverage.

You will diagnose failures, expand test coverage, and ensure maintainability across releases. The role requires production-quality coding in Python or C#, familiarity with CI/CD, and a strong background in automation for complex