Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Engineer in Test to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with a distributed engineering team to ensure the highest quality of our client’s software systems and services through comprehensive end-to-end verification, leveraging both manual and automated testing strategies.
Our client is a global leader in genetic testing, specializing in oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Their mission is to integrate personalized genetic testing and diagnostics into standard care, enabling earlier, targeted interventions that improve and extend lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute test cases and scenarios to ensure software quality and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct system analysis, risk assessment, and test strategy development by reviewing product designs, technical specifications, and collaborating with product managers and developers.
- Build and maintain a robust, data-driven test automation framework using industry-standard tools and libraries.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and document product defects and issues.
- Champion new testing methodologies, best practices, and tools to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
- Collaborate with software engineers and bioinformatics scientists throughout the SDLC to embed quality into the development process.
- Partner with engineering teams to design data-driven test scenarios and define expected results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related engineering field.
- 5+ years of experience in developing test automation frameworks using programming and scripting languages.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Required:
- Deep understanding of quality engineering methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and integration phases.
- Proficiency in relational databases and strong SQL skills.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools and libraries (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, ScalaTest, Gatling).
- Familiarity with Java programming language.
- Strong Linux expertise and command-line scripting proficiency.
- Passion for learning new testing practices, scripting languages, and domain-specific knowledge.
- Nice to have:
- Basic knowledge of foundational bioinformatics algorithms (e.g., Alignment, Demultiplexing, Variant Calling).
- Experience working with bioinformatics file formats such as FASTQ, BAM, and VCF.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to cutting-edge genetic testing technology that directly improves patient outcomes and saves lives.
- Innovation-Driven Culture: Work with a talented, cross-functional team that values creativity, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in test automation, bioinformatics, and regulated software development (FDA/CLIA) with opportunities for mentorship and upskilling.
- Cutting-Edge Tools: Work with modern automation frameworks, cloud-based systems, and data-driven testing in a fast-paced, scientific environment.
What we offer:
- Dynamic and supporting international teams.
- Regular assessments and performance reviews. You will have the opportunity for
- promotion, bonuses and a raise in accordance with the pace at which you develop and your
- Remote, hybrid or office work.
- 20-25 vacation days per year.
- Equipment for work, laptop and all necessary additions.
- Access to trainings and courses.
- Private health insurance.
- FIT Pass card for many sports’ facilities.
Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related engineering field
- 5+ years of experience developing test automation frameworks using programming and scripting languages
- Deep understanding of quality engineering methodologies, test planning, system dependencies, and integration phases
- Proficiency in relational databases and strong SQL skills
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools and libraries (Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, ScalaTest, Gatling)
- Familiarity with Java programming language
- Strong Linux expertise and command-line scripting proficiency
- Passion for learning new testing practices, scripting languages, and domain-specific knowledge
- Basic knowledge of foundational bioinformatics algorithms (Alignment, Demultiplexing, Variant Calling)
- Experience working with bioinformatics file formats such as FASTQ, BAM, and VCF
Orion Innovation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Orion highlights health and well-being initiatives such as fitness, mindfulness, and flexibility/remote options, reinforced by recognition like Cigna’s Healthy Workforce Designation. Flexibility via hybrid/remote work is positioned as a consistent part of the overall rewards experience.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as moderately satisfactory overall, with pockets where compensation is viewed as fair, particularly for some software engineering and certain U.S. roles. Public snapshots also indicate that competitiveness can be stronger in specific markets and functions.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Performance-linked outcomes are implied through mentions that hikes can be good when performance is demonstrated. Learning and development programs are also emphasized as part of the broader value proposition tied to career growth.
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What We Do
Orion is a leading digital transformation and product development services firm. Headquartered in Edison, NJ, we have a global team of 6,200+ associates, with engineers in 14 major delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. For over 25 years, Orion has been solving complex business problems for our clients. Our transformative business solutions are rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, empowering our clients to operate with agility at scale. Our mission is to serve as an agile and trusted partner for business transformation initiatives, providing deep emerging technology, experience design, and domain expertise. Our business has more than tripled over the last three years. We have grown aggressively both organically and inorganically, adding new clients, complementary skills, domain expertise, and strengthening our global footprint.
