Software Test Engineer 1

Illumina

2 - 5 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 16/04/2025

Job Description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

The Role

Illumina Lab Services (ILS) has an exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to join the software team. You’ll join a highly motivated team of software and test engineers that work closely with other teams across ILS, including bioinformatics and lab operations. The culture is collaborative, process-driven and fast-paced, and follows an Agile Scrum development methodology. Day-to-day activities involve reviewing test cases, executing tests, developing test automation and producing verification evidence and reports.

The role would suit a motivated, curious and detail-oriented test engineer with a track record of delivering customer-focussed software within a regulated environment. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary group that delivers software solutions to support cutting-edge sequencing operations that make a difference to peoples’ lives.

Responsibilities

Review test cases and test plans to ensure verification coverage of software requirements.
Execute test cases and produce verification evidence and reports.
Develop and review automated test code and scripts.
Ensure identified bugs are recorded, tracked and verified.
Be an advocate for our SDLC and ensure that software is verified in compliance with our quality management system and medical device standards.

Requirements

Experience of automated test development using Python and Selenium.
Experience of creating test cases from software requirements.
Detailed knowledge of different software testing methodologies and when to apply them.
Experience of testing REST APIs and Web UIs.
Comfortable at the Linux command line.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Experience of software verification within a regulated environment, ideally to medical device standards.
Use of Jama and Jira for requirements management.
Experience of version control using Git and GitHub.
Foundation ISEB/ISTQB Certification in Software Testing (or equivalent).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific subject.

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.

About Company

Illumina is a global leader in genomics, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative sequencing and array-based technologies. Their solutions are widely used in research, clinical, and applied markets to advance studies in areas like genetic variation, oncology, and personalized medicine. Illumina's technologies enable groundbreaking discoveries and drive progress in fields such as healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology.