Software Test Engineer

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Software Test Engineer II and contribute to ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced software solutions. You'll work on sophisticated applications that control our analytical instruments, including mass spectrometers, electron microscopes, and other advanced scientific equipment. As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you'll work with developers, scientists, and stakeholders to validate software that enables groundbreaking research and innovation. Your work will directly impact scientific discoveries in fields like cancer research, drug development, and semiconductor manufacturing.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in software testing, with emphasis on automated testing
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related technical/scientific field
• ISTQB certification preferred, particularly Test Automation Engineer certification
• Strong proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (TestComplete, Selenium, Robot Framework, or similar)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab)
• Programming skills in one or more languages: Python, C#, JavaScript, Java
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, TestRail)
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Experience with API testing and test management systems
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive test plans, cases, and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience working in cross-functional, global teams
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems and IT fundamentals
• Ability to identify, reproduce, and clearly document software defects
• Understanding of scientific principles and laboratory workflows
• Experience with performance testing and automation frameworks
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL
• Travel may be required up to 20%