[Remote] Software Testing Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Spain

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Instrumentation, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent technical field and have a high-intermediate level of English. Required skills include knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum), good knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and fixing skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, are essential. The candidate must be performance-driven, highly motivated, and capable of stepping up when needed. Desired skills include knowledge of Test Management systems, OOP design principles, experience in C#, Java, and Python, good experience in GitHub, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps, service-orientated architecture/micro-service/API testing experience, and experience writing and performing manual and automated tests on Desktop and web-based platforms. Experience with Agile practices like Scrum or Kanban and related tools like Jira or Azure DevOps is also desired, along with a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

The Software Testing Engineer will design, develop, and implement software test plans and test case solutions for complex testing needs. They will collaborate with agile development teams, participate in Scrum meetings, and align with SDLC requirements for ticket management, testing artifacts, and documentation. Responsibilities include summarizing and reporting on development team progress against testing plans and execution results, creating automated testing scenarios for technically challenging components, and writing functional automated tests as part of CI build-pipelines. The role involves diagnosing issues, reporting defects, proposing regression tests, contributing to performance testing infrastructure development, and driving organization-wide adoption of automated testing frameworks. Additionally, the engineer will define high-level test plans, create and implement test cases for functional, integration, system, and regression testing, and implement and use automation frameworks in Web testing using Selenium and BDD frameworks.

Skills

Software Testing
Automation Testing
Test Plan Design
Test Case Development
Cloud Platforms
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
Azure DevOps
Jira Xray
Jenkins
Selenium
BDD
Java
Agile
Scrum
Windows OS
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Communication Skills

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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