Senior Software QA Engineer

First Line SoftwareBeverly, Massachusetts, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Remote

Job description

About the company

At First Line Software, we drive innovation in software engineering to solve real-world problems. Since 2010, our global team of 500+ professionals has helped leading organizations across healthcare, life sciences, retail, and industrial automation achieve breakthrough results. From building scalable data platforms to integrating robotics into lab workflows, we work at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and critical industries.

The project and your role

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Engineer to join a long-term project in the field of laboratory automation and life science robotics. You'll work on a modular automation platform used in modern labs worldwide, helping to integrate and validate a wide range of scientific instruments and robotic devices. This project supports critical scientific research by ensuring that device drivers are tested thoroughly and perform reliably within a complex softwarehardware ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities :

Review software requirements and specifications to identify test coverage gaps and define QA strategies
Design, execute, and maintain both manual and automated test plans for device driver functionality
Develop scripts in C#, Python, or similar languages to support automation and verification tasks
Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and usability testing
Log, track, and manage defects using industry-standard tools (e.g., Jira), providing clear reproduction steps and evidence
Collaborate with software developers and hardware engineers to investigate and resolve issues
Participate in deployment validation and ensure test readiness for software releases
Analyze quality metrics to detect trends and support continuous improvement
Create and maintain test documentation, including test cases, execution results, and release notes
Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to daily stand ups and sprint planning

Your skills

2+ years of hands-on experience in SQA, Test Engineering, or a similar role

Proficiency in at least one programming / scripting language (C#, Python preferred)

Familiarity with device communication protocols (e.g., COM, REST APIs, serial / TCP communication)

Understanding of version control systems, CI / CD pipelines, and SDLC best practices

Working knowledge of SQL and basic database principles

Experience with tools such as Jira, Bugzilla, or similar issue tracking systems

Self-motivated and capable of driving quality improvements independently

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams in English

Nice to have : Experience with laboratory devices, automation systems, or prior work in a lab setting

What we can offer

Our modern stack projects are the right mix of exciting and challenging

Gain access to our diverse range of training programs , courses, and certifications;

Choose your work style - remote, on-site or hybrid in one of our stunning offices. We offer the freedom of flexible working hours .

Enhance your language skills with our corporate English classes

Candidates need to be located either in Beverly, MA or Manchester UK.

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