Software Test Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific2 days ago
Uppsala, SwedenEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Validate software applications that control mass spectrometers, electron microscopes, and other advanced scientific equipment.
- Design, write, execute, and maintain comprehensive software test plans, test cases, and documentation.
- Develop and perform automated, API, performance, and other software testing activities.
- Identify, reproduce, investigate, and clearly document software defects.
- Collaborate with developers, scientists, and stakeholders in a cross-functional, global team.
- Support software quality and reliability for applications used in scientific research and manufacturing.
Requirements
- An advanced degree with no prior experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus two years of software testing experience with an emphasis on automated testing.
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Bioinformatics, or a related technical or scientific field.
- Strong proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks such as TestComplete, Selenium, or Robot Framework.
- Experience with Git and CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
- Programming experience in one or more of Python, C#, JavaScript, or Java.
- Experience with JIRA, TestRail, API testing, test management systems, performance testing, and automation frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, best practices, database systems, and SQL.
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems, IT fundamentals, scientific principles, and laboratory workflows.
- Ability to write clear test documentation and communicate effectively in English.
- ISTQB certification, particularly Test Automation Engineer certification, is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, quality focus, analytical and problem-solving skills; cross-functional global team experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Standard Monday-Friday schedule in an office environment.
- Based in Uppsala with a requirement to commute to the office at least three days per week.
- Applications are due by November 22, though the role may be filled earlier.
- Nurturing and collaborative environment valuing integrity, innovation, involvement, and diverse perspectives.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific builds analytical instruments, lab equipment and consumables, specialty diagnostics, and provides pharma services (CDMO and clinical research) for biotech, pharma, academic, and healthcare customers. It earns revenue through product sales, e-commerce distribution (Fisher Scientific), and contract services under brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Patheon, and PPD. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, it is publicly traded on the NYSE (TMO) and was created by the 2006 merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific.