Software Quality Assurance Engineer

About Strand Life Sciences:

Strand is a 24-year-old spin-off from the Indian Institute of Science. We are a cutting-edge Genomics company with a global customer base. We build applications that use DNA sequencing to improve human health. In the process, we build algorithms, data pipelines, and visualizations to handle large amounts of sequence data. We are committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights, contributing to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions in the field of genomics. We anticipate that in the next few years, hundreds of millions of individuals will have their DNA sequenced, and invite you to join us in this transformative journey.

About the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Software QA Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on

experience in test automation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in testing frameworks, APIs, and agile practices, and will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications in the genomics and bioinformatics domain.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Execution: Design, develop, and execute test cases (manual and

automated) to validate software functionality.

Automation Development: Build and maintain automation scripts using frameworks such

as JUnit, TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, AND Puppeteer.

API & Protocol Testing: Test and validate REST APIs and applications over HTTP protocol.

Defect Tracking: Identify, log, and track bugs; collaborate with developers to ensure timely

fixes.

CI/CD Integration: Contribute to test automation within pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub

Actions.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear test documentation and share QA metrics with

stakeholders.

Collaboration: Work with cross-functional and global teams across time zones, supporting

agile ceremonies and reviews.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest QA tools, frameworks, and

practices; recommend improvements to enhance software quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field from a reputed

institution.

Coding(Mandatory Requirement): Should be able to write coding questions that involve String Manipulation (e.g., reversing strings, finding longest substring, pattern matching, or parsing text)

Experience: Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in Java or .NET development.

Programming: Strong expertise in Java or .NET; familiarity with other languages like

Python, GoLang, or C++ is a plus.

Frameworks: Experience with Spring Boot or equivalent .NET frameworks.

Databases: Strong experience with Snowflake and Elasticsearch.

Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; experience with CI/CD

pipelines.

Version Control: Proficient in Git; comfortable using GitHub/GitLab.

Soft Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in NGS software and/or bioinformatics applications.

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

We offer

An innovative and open culture in a truly multicultural environment

An opportunity to make a fundamental impact on human health

Vibrant multidisciplinary scientific interaction and learning opportunity

A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can make a difference

A competitive salary and generous benefits