Senior Software Test Engineer

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.

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Position Overview

We are looking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our Test Automation COE. This role requires test automation expertise in SAP, SAP modules, S/4 HANA, as well as other enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of related experience, demonstrate a strong knowledge of testing practices and ensure high-quality product delivery for mission-critical systems. The role requires a blend of technical proficiency, analytical skills, and a understanding of automated testing in a validated environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement automated testing solutions, leveraging tools such as Worksoft Certify, SAP TAO, Selenium, or other relevant test automation frameworks for regression and continuous testing.
• Ensure test environments for SAP and other enterprise systems are properly configured and maintained for testing purposes, including system integration and data integrity.
• Ensure that testing processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, SOX) in a validated environment, including 21 CFR Part 11.
• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and system architects to ensure testing activities align with project goals and objectives.
• Maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test case specifications, execution logs, and test reports. Provide regular progress updates and status reports to business stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior test engineers, fostering knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous learning within the team.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 4+ years of test automation experience.
• Strong understanding of SAP modules (e.g., SAP FI, MM, SD, PP) and experience in end-to-end testing for SAP systems, including integration testing with other enterprise applications.
• Proficient in test automation tools such as Worksoft Certify, SAP TAO, Selenium, or similar tools to automate test cases and improve test efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience in testing in a validated environment (GxP, SOX, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11) with knowledge of validation protocols and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create detailed test documentation and interact with cross-functional teams.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Field of study in Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent related work experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4 HANA implementation, testing, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in Worksoft Certify for test automation, especially for regression testing and validation of business processes within SAP and other enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with test management tools like Jira, Quality Center, or TestRail for test case management, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Experience in testing cross-platform integrations between SAP and third-party enterprise applications (e.g., CRM, ERP).

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