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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Development Engineer in Test - **Company:** Roche Laboratories Inc. - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,200.0 - $138,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Behavior-Driven Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Dynamic Program Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Github, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Load Testing, Nunit, Object-Oriented Software Development, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, Scripting, Test-Driven Development (TDD), .NET Core, Delivery Pipeline, Appium, Test Scripts, Technical Debt, Backend, Moq, Specflow, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Production Code, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Selenium Webdriver, Software Version Control, SDET, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gb47ic ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline. + 8+ years of software engineering or SDET experience (Must have hands-on coding experience). + 3+ years of leadership experience (Team Lead or Manager). + Experience transforming a manual testing team into an automation-first team is highly preferred. Technical Skills + Strong Coding Ability: Deep proficiency in C#/.NET. You must be able to write production-quality code and demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts (e.g., async/await, modern .NET core, RESTful API integration, and mocking frameworks like Moq). + Framework Experience: Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium for UI, NUnit/xUnit for API/Logic). + Methodology: Explicit experience implementing Test Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior Driven Development (BDD, e.g., SpecFlow) to align engineering and quality teams. + Hardware Integration: Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing or testing against physical sensors is highly preferred. + CI/CD Ops: Experience configuring build pipelines in tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. + Regulated Environment: Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment is a strong plus. Soft Skills + Change Agent: A passion for modernizing workflows and showing teams "the art of the possible" with automation. + Collaborative: Ability to work closely with Software Developers, Program Managers, and Quality Assurance to bridge the gap between "Dev" and "QA." + Communication: Strong ability to articulate quality risks and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. ## Description GenMark Diagnostics is seeking a Lead SDET to architect the next generation of our automated verification strategy. This is a high-impact "Player-Coach" role where you will balance hands-on framework development with the leadership of a dedicated team of Software Quality Engineers. You will lead the technical evolution of our testing capabilities for FDA-regulated diagnostic instruments. Your mandate is to champion a culture of automation-architecting robust C#/.NET test harnesses, integrating them into modern CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring the team to ensure high-velocity, high-quality releases. The Opportunity Automation Architecture & Technical Leadership (40%) + Technical Debt Remediation: Act as the specialist in reducing our manual testing burden. Identify and automate "High-Value/Low-Effort" manual tests first to rapidly buy the team breathing room and accelerate feedback cycles. + Framework Design: Architect and build scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks (using C#, Selenium, Appium, or similar) to support both UI and backend logic, utilizing advanced object-oriented programming. + Hardware & Integration Testing: Design test strategies that account for hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing and software interactions with physical diagnostic instruments and sensors. + Continuous Integration & Security: Partner with the DevOps/Architecture team to integrate automated suites into Azure DevOps pipelines. Lead the automation of vulnerability scanning and static/dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) to align with modern FDA cybersecurity guidelines. + Tooling Selection: Evaluate and select the right tools for performance profiling, load testing, and security scanning to ensure comprehensive coverage. Team Management & Mentorship (40%) + Technical Mentorship: Act as the technical anchor for the SW Quality team. Mentor Quality Engineers on coding best practices, automation scripting, and source control management. + Team Growth: Foster a collaborative environment where manual testing expertise is complemented by growing technical skills. Lead code reviews for test scripts to ensure they meet production-quality standards. + Resource Management: Balance hands-on coding (the "Player") with team leadership (the "Coach"). Align team activities with the software roadmap, ensuring that verification activities happen in parallel with development rather than lagging behind. Regulatory & Process Compliance (20%) + Tool Validation: Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs (RA) to formally validate automated testing tools, ensuring they meet strict regulatory compliance standards. + V&V Modernization: Enhance Master V&V Plans to support automated evidence generation, ensuring strict compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 standards. + Metrics Driven: Define and track key quality metrics (e.g., Defect Density, Automation Coverage) to drive continuous improvement and transparency. + Risk Analysis: Participate in software hazard analysis (FMEA) to ensure safety-critical workflows are prioritized in the automation strategy. ## Related Videos - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)