What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software QA Engineer I position at Biodesix, Inc.?
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients.
Our Mission: Transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs.
For more information, please visit www.biodesix.com
THE ROLE:
The Software QA Engineer I is a hands-on team player, willing to learn from others, who has experience with software testing, software quality assurance, test documentation and tools, as well as the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in general. The position is responsible for testing IT solutions within an enterprise. This role will focus on defining the testing approach, developing test plans and test cases, and formal and informal test execution. They must possess a friendly and engaging personality and have the capacity to solve problems and think creatively.
This position will work closely with business systems analysts and software developers as well as internal cross-functional departments, to understand testing needs and communicate project objectives and outcomes. This position will work in an Agile environment with little supervision. This position should embody a passion for continuous improvement, learning new techniques, tools and technologies, and sharing knowledge with other team members
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Perform GUI testing, regression testing, black-box testing, end-to-end testing, etc.
- Identify and document software defects by fully understanding and articulating the cause, boundaries, and reproducible steps
- Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts, including test data, data validation, test harnesses, and automation scripts
Issue Management and Escalation
- Manage escalation of complex and high-priority issues
- Documentation and Metrics
- Maintain and update internal user-facing documentation that fully reflects the product, as well as quality documentation that ensures the software/system is comprehensive
- Document and present software quality metrics
Project Planning and Prioritization
- Estimate time needed for project QA tasks, accurately accounting for complexity and effort level
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Continuous Improvement and Team Collaboration
- Stay current with technology and changing trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities
- Work alongside other members of the IT team to proactively elevate technology and consistently apply best practices
- All other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 1 to 4 years of software quality analyst or test engineering experience
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or a similar system for issue tracking
- Proficient in Agile software development lifecycle
- Experience with testing IT solutions involving one or more enterprise applications, such as CRM, ERP, or similar systems
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to proactively define and identify testing solutions.
- Strong attention to detail
- Functional understanding of Java/Java EE, JavaScript/Node.js, or similar language/platform
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience with software test automation tools, preferred
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or another related field
- 1 to 4 years of software quality analyst or test engineering experience
- Annual Base Salary Range $72,800 to $85,700
- Discretionary Bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex Spending Account
- 120 hours of annual vacation
- 72 hours of paid sick time off
- 11 paid holidays 3 floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee recognition program
We want you to have a clear view of the Software QA Engineer I role—and we want to get to know the real you. Our interview process is designed to be thorough, transparent, and give you direct insight into what it's like to work here:
- Virtual Recruiter Screen – A conversation to understand your background, what motivates you, and where you're looking to grow.
- Hiring Manager Interview – A deeper discussion about your experience, skills, and approach.
- Final On-Site Interview – Tour our corporate headquarters; interview with additional members of the team to discuss alignment and fit.
Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $72,800 - $85,700