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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Automation Engineer - **Company:** Azenta Life Sciences - **Location:** Billerica, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $94,000 - $117,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Excel, Test Suite, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Data Security, DevOps, Middleware, Github, HP Loadrunner, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Windows Presentation Foundation, Microsoft SQL Server, Nunit, Webui, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Web Applications, Windows Desktop, Iq/oq/pq, Performance Testing, Postman, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, ReadyAPI, Backend, Git, Xunit, Moq, Information Technology, Playwright, Windows Services, Tools for Reporting, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, GXP - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-test-automation-engineer-azenta-uk-ltd-10738069 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in test automation including framework architecture and CI/CD integration. * Experience with full-stack automation tools and frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, FlaUI or WinAppDriver, Postman/Newman, RestSharp, WireMock, Moq, xUnit, NUnit, and REST-assured. * Strong programming skills in C# and .NET for automated test development; Python or Java experience is beneficial. * Hands-on experience testing distributed applications consisting of Windows desktop clients, web applications, Windows services, REST APIs, and databases. * Familiarity with regulated environments including ISO 9001, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11. * Proficiency with version control systems like Git and pipeline tools like Azure DevOps. * Experience with Azure DevOps Test Plans, test suites, requirements-to-test traceability, automated test reporting, and defect linkage. * Experience testing software that interfaces with robotic, automation, instrument, or equipment-control systems. * Experience validating SQL Server database functionality, data integrity, stored procedures, application upgrades, and data migrations. You Can Excel With: * Experience with test result reporting tools such as Allure or ReportPortal. * Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. * ISTQB or similar test automation certification. * Experience testing industrial automation, robotics, laboratory automation, manufacturing systems, or equipment-control software. * Experience testing data integrity and security across REST APIs and SQL Server environments. ## Description We are seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for equipment control applications in our Automated Storage product line. This hands-on role will develop automation across WPF C# desktop frontends, React web frontends, .NET middleware, Windows services, REST APIs, and SQL Server databases deployed on our storage platform software. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building maintainable automation frameworks, testing integrated hardware and software workflows, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines., * Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks for WPF and React frontends and .NET backend applications. * Select and implement appropriate tools and strategies for desktop UI, web UI, API, service, database, integration, system, and performance testing. * Design and maintain reusable test libraries and promote test automation best practices across teams. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub. * Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure automated tests run in pull requests, nightly builds, and production releases. * Support the creation of validation deliverables including traceability matrices, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and validation reports. * Conduct performance, load, and security testing on equipment control applications. * Maintain comprehensive documentation of test strategies, cases, and results for audit readiness. * Collaborate with QA and development team members to improve automation practices, maintainability, and test coverage. * Collaborate with software, systems, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to validate end-to-end workflows involving equipment-control software and integrated hardware. * Develop automated tests for Windows services, REST APIs, SQL Server data access, stored procedures, data integrity, application upgrades, and data migrations. * Design and execute automated end-to-end tests spanning desktop applications, web applications, backend services, databases, and integrated automated-storage equipment.