Staff Software Test Architect - AI-Driven, Remote

Natera, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera, Inc. in the United States is seeking a highly technical Staff Software Engineer in Test to join the Oncology CGP Product Engineering team.

This role centers on test architecture and end-to-end validation for a complex microservices platform, spanning order ingestion, lab execution, and patient reporting, with an AI-native mindset. You will lead integration testing efforts, shape CI/CD practices, and influence multiple teams through architectural guidance and technical leadership,

Responsibilities

• Define Integration Test Architecture: Architect and deploy comprehensive, automated system integration testing frameworks that mirror complex, multi-component service environments.
• Contract-First Validation: Review and validate OpenAPI/Swagger REST specifications and Avro schemas for Kafka topics to enforce strict communication protocols across microservices.
• Shift Left Testing Initiative: Collaborate early in the project lifecycle to isolate and address integration discrepancies within the design phase.

Job description

Natera, Inc. in the United States is seeking a highly technical Staff Software Engineer in Test to join the Oncology CGP Product Engineering team.

This role centers on test architecture and end-to-end validation for a complex microservices platform, spanning order ingestion, lab execution, and patient reporting, with an AI-native mindset. You will lead integration testing efforts, shape CI/CD practices, and influence multiple teams through architectural guidance and technical leadership,