Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Become a Staff Engineer, Software Test at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., impacting a worldwide audience. You'll uphold quality and efficiency standards to support our mission of global health and safety.

Location: West Hills, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and apply test strategies, frameworks, and methodologies to boost software quality and efficiency.
• Build, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks for web and API testing.
• Embrace and champion development methodologies that prioritize software quality through rigorous testing practices.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct API, UI, mobile, and database testing to ensure end-to-end quality.
• Establish test metrics and benchmarks to measure software quality and process efficiency.
• Guide and mentor test engineers on automation guidelines and advanced testing techniques.
• Assess and deploy new testing technologies and tools to improve efficiency.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and security testing strategies align with business needs.
• Review and provide recommendations for improving test case coverage and defect prevention.
• Contribute to shift-left testing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years in software testing with at least 3+ years in a QA architect role.
• Strong experience in test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, etc.).
• Expertise in scripting/programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Deep understanding of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner).
• Experience with mobile testing using Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
• Experience with cloud-based and containerized environments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in database testing using SQL queries.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and shift-left testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML-based testing methods.
• Familiarity with security testing tools and standard methodologies.

If you are an ambitious individual with a proven track record, we invite you to join our world-class team and help us achieve flawless software quality. Apply today and make a difference!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards