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About Us:

As the world leader in serving science, we solve the world’s toughest problems, like giving cancer patients hope, ensuring water and food are safe, helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics and most recently, serving as the largest provider of COVID-19 solutions. Our Data Science, Digital and IT careers are a unique opportunity to apply your specialized skills and advanced experience in analytics, statistics, data science, programming, information technology and more to drive our Mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. It’s truly a career where your work makes a positive impact in our world. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll make an impact inside and outside the company on work that matters. #TechWithPurpose

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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Office

About Us:

As the world leader in serving science, we solve the world’s toughest problems, like giving cancer patients hope, ensuring water and food are safe, helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics and most recently, serving as the largest provider of COVID-19 solutions. Our Data Science, Digital and IT careers are a unique opportunity to apply your specialized skills and advanced experience in analytics, statistics, data science, programming, information technology and more to drive our Mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. It’s truly a career where your work makes a positive impact in our world. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll make an impact inside and outside the company on work that matters. #TechWithPurpose

Role Overview:

We are looking for a talented mid-level Test Automation Engineer to join our global Clinical Development Innovations team. This role will engage in the comprehensive software development lifecycle (SDLC), involving design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of software systems. This role requires a solid foundation in software development, the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to learning and growth within the company.

Our Tech Stack:

Programming Languages: JavaScript, C# .Net, Azure Bicep, YAML, Python

Frameworks and Libraries: React, NextJS, .Net Core

Databases: Azure Cosmos DB, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory

Cloud Services: Azure - Azure Functions, Service Bus, Azure Storage, Key Vault

CI/CD: Azure DevOps

Automation and Testing: PactFlow, Cypress.io, Playwright, TestNG, CodedUI

Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor, App Insight/Alerts/logs

Version Control: Git

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to our governance, principles, and ways of working.
• Design, develop, and maintain all elements of our system testing and test automation.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• Previous Test Engineer experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3-5 years’ experience).
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
• Hands-on experience and proficiency with Test Automation frameworks and tools including Cypress.io and Playwright and TypeScript
• Familiar with both Azure and Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of serverless architecture and cloud computing principles
• Excellent knowledge of TDD, BDD including unit test, integration and E2E testing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
  

• Hands-on experience with C# .Net
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects.
  
  

• Certified ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer
• Certified CSTAS Software Test Automation Specialist
• Certified Test Automation Professional (CTAP)
• Certified Professional in Test Automation (CPTA)
  
  

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  
  

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and assist in designing solutions.
• Develop scalable, maintainable, and secure software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  
  

• Develop and execute automated tests to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
  
  

• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Create automated deployment of applications to our cloud environments.
  
  

• Monitor application performance and availability using appropriate tools.
• Participate in the resolution of production issues and provide support in troubleshooting.
  
  

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on project goals and deliverables.
• Seek mentorship from senior developers and actively engage in learning opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  
  

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Suggest improvements to the development process and toolchain.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
  
  

• Code Quality: Measured through code reviews, adherence to coding standards, and test coverage.
• Task Completion: Timely completion of assigned tasks and contributions to project milestones.
• System Reliability: Uptime and performance of deployed applications.
• Issue Resolution Time: Time taken to identify and assist in resolving production issues.
• Team Contribution: Participation in team activities, collaboration, and continuous learning efforts.
  
  

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Information Technology, and Product Management

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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