Senior QA Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior QA Engineer based in Switzerland.

Join a mission-driven technology team operating at the intersection of healthcare, bioinformatics, and software innovation. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of a cutting-edge clinical platform used by researchers, laboratories, and healthcare professionals worldwide. You will play a strategic role throughout the software development lifecycle, helping to build and maintain robust testing frameworks while driving automation initiatives. Working in a fast-paced yet highly structured environment, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases without compromising precision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA professional who thrives on technical excellence, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact in the healthcare technology sector.

• Lead both automated and manual testing activities, continuously improving test coverage and expanding automation capabilities across the development process.
• Design, implement, maintain, and enhance testing frameworks to support scalable and efficient quality assurance practices.
• Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle, from defining testing requirements and acceptance criteria to managing defects and approving releases.
• Develop deep expertise in the platform and its functionalities to ensure consistent quality standards and reliable user experiences.
• Create, review, and maintain testing documentation, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and comprehensive coverage of critical workflows.
• Monitor, track, and communicate testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to relevant stakeholders.
• Mentor junior QA professionals and promote best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or another STEM-related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test cases.
• Strong programming skills in Python and hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and testing frameworks such as Pytest.
• Familiarity with test management and documentation tools such as TestRail, Quality Center, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of API testing tools including Postman, SoapUI, or equivalent solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within distributed and Agile teams.
• Strong communication skills and full professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in bioinformatics or genomics environments and project management capabilities are considered advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience, expertise, and professional background.
• Remote-first working environment with strong support for work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare and precision medicine technologies with global impact.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities within a rapidly evolving scientific and technical field.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to help bridge research advancements with real-world clinical applications.
• Collaborative international team culture with extensive experience in remote and Agile ways of working.
• Meaningful work that directly supports advancements in healthcare, research, and patient outcomes.