Senior QA Engineer, Automation

Description

About Velsera

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.

Velsera provides software and professional services for:

• AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
• IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
• Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!

What will you do?

• You write test automation scripts, involving both back-and and front-end components according to our best practices & quality standards.
• You build tools, frameworks, and other infrastructure needed to support test automation.
• You review and validate application requirements and technical specifications to define test specifications for functional, integration and performance tests.
• You search for opportunities to enhance all test case automation related activities.
• You work as part of a cross-functional scrum team (“POD”), developing applications and services using agile development methodologies.
• You will provide technical guidance to other members of the team on test automation as required.
• You collaborate with the development team to analyze the bugs and work closely to address production bugs at the earliest. 
• You stay up to date with new testing tools and testing strategies, proactively evaluating and improving our testing methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Should work collaboratively with the team in writing test-scenarios & their execution (in case the need arises).

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?

• You are an outstanding QA automation engineer with +5 years relevant experience in test automation and in our test automation stack.
• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science.
• You have a strong understanding of software development and test automation principles, such as BDD & TDD. You have experience in working in continuous integration and continuous delivery environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to coach other engineers.
• Experience in developing software in a regulated environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
• Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow.
• Recognition & Rewards - Get recognized for your contributions through structured reward programs and campaigns.
• Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable.
• & Many More...