Senior SDET (Automation) — Sequencing/Bioinformatics (Automation Engineer II)
Location: Mississauga, ON — Onsite with potential hybrid
Openings: 1
Respond-by: September 22, 2025
Anticipated Interviews: Late September–October 2025 (rolling)

Project / Program Overview
Join a global biotech & diagnostics leader’s sequencing group to advance next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms used by clinicians and researchers. You’ll help build scalable, secure automation that powers high-throughput genomic data analysis for diagnostics and oncology research.

Role Summary
We’re seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to own end-to-end test automation for distributed, cloud-aware NGS data analysis products. You’ll define strategy, build frameworks and pipelines, and drive quality across UI, API, performance, and reliability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain an end-to-end automation framework for UI and API (Java, JavaScript/TypeScript; Cypress/Playwright/Selenium; Cucumber; TestNG/JUnit).
  • Create requirements-based test cases, coverage maps, and quality gates; contribute to design history documentation.
  • Implement automated API tests (REST Assured); integrate into GitHub Actions CI/CD and quality dashboards.
  • Improve unit/integration test coverage; perform peer code reviews; manage defects in Jira.
  • Develop load & performance tests (JMeter, k6); analyze bottlenecks and partner with Engineering for remediation.
  • Work within Scaled Agile practices across Architecture, Dev, DevOps, and Bioinformatics.
Must-Have Requirements
  • B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years in SDET / software test engineering with strong automation ownership.
  • Proficiency in Java and JavaScript; hands-on UI automation (Cypress/Playwright/Selenium) and API automation (REST Assured).
  • BDD experience (Cucumber) and solid Agile tooling/practices.
  • Working knowledge of microservices, CI/CD, Linux & shell scripting; familiarity with Docker and AWS concepts.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
  • TypeScript, Spring, advanced REST Assured usage.
  • Experience with infrastructure/framework testing and/or bioinformatics software validation.
Ways of Working & Tools
Java, JavaScript/TypeScript • TestNG/JUnit • Cucumber • Cypress/Playwright/Selenium • REST Assured • JMeter • k6 • Git, GitHub Actions • Docker • AWS (foundational) • Jira • Scaled Agile
Security/Compliance & Mandatory Training
  • Adhere to regulated quality systems and documentation standards (e.g., Design History File).
  • Complete mandatory compliance training (privacy, information security, code of conduct).
  • Background check may be required.
Contract & Hours
  • Contract: Contingent
  • Hours/Day: 8 | Hours/Week: 40 | Total Hours: up to 2,632
  • Travel: Minimal / as required
  • Work Authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Contract Info / Information sur le contrat
  • Job ID / No. du Poste: 50243694
  • Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1
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