Sr Software Engineer in Test

POSITION LOCATION

Remote (USA)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Software Engineer in Test is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks and high-quality test solutions using Jest and Playwright. This role contributes to the overall quality strategy by applying advanced testing practices, ensuring reliable product performance across dynamic environments, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and enhance test infrastructure for software systems and components.
• Build and maintain scalable, maintainable, and data‑driven test automation frameworks using Jest and Playwright, following best engineering practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, balancing automated and manual testing to ensure coverage across functional, regression, and edge‑case scenarios.
• Perform in‑depth debugging, root cause analysis, and defect investigation across multiple environments.
• Analyze product requirements and technical designs to identify risks and ensure testability.
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and expected outcomes.
• Configure and maintain test environments, including environment setup and test data management.
• Integrate and optimize automated tests within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.
• Contribute to improving testing methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance overall test effectiveness and efficiency.
• Document, track, and communicate test results, defects, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Jest and Playwright for front‑end and end‑to‑end testing.
• Experience working with both manual and automated testing in fast‑paced development environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript for test automation.
• Solid experience with modern front‑end testing tools, particularly Playwright and Jest.
• Experience testing applications across dynamic and multi‑environment setups.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and risk‑based testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
• Ability to analyze system dependencies and integration points.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, and QA teams.

PAY RANGES

Remote USA.

$122,900 – $153,600 USD.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families, plus fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits, and more.
• Generous employee referral program.

EEO STATEMENT

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.