Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA.
Nuclera's mission is to accelerate discovery by enabling rapid, easy access to functional proteins essential for drug discovery research.
Our eProtein Discovery benchtop system accelerates protein expression and purification optimization in research labs.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Lead Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
to define and drive our testing strategy, lead our QA team, and ensure the highest standards of software quality for our groundbreaking
eProtein Discovery
platform.
Join us in shaping the future of protein prototyping technology.
As a QA Team Leader, you'll bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of modern test automation frameworks, and hands-on experience with Javascript and Python coding in frameworks like Cypress and Playwright.
You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of both our cloud-based and on-instrument software.
While no prior biology background is required, curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential.
This role will be primarily working onsite in our Cambridge, UK office with occasional work remotely from home.
About the role
Maintain, expand, and improve our automated test suites across both instrument and cloud platform
Write detailed bug reports, including clear reproduction steps and relevant evidence (logs, screenshots, videos)
Champion a quality-first mindset across the engineering organization by promoting best practices such as early test involvement and developing with testability in mind
Collaborate and regularly communicate with the Nuclera Quality team, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define and implement robust QA strategies for web applications and connected devices
Provide clear and actionable test evidence to stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with quality standards
Line manage and support junior and mid-level QA engineers through mentorship and training
Essential
4+ years of hands-on experience in both manual and automated software testing,
Strong proficiency in Javascript and Python coding with automated testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools
Demonstrated experience designing and executing risk-based testing strategies, and effectively communicating quality risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration in Git-based workflows
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and integrating automated tests into development workflows
Solid understanding of Linux environments and command-line tools (e.g., bash, ssh, package managers)
Proven track record of working in Agile/Scrum development teams, including close collaboration with product and engineering teams
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the ability to write transparent bug reports and actionable test evidence
Desirable
1–2 years in a QA leadership or mentoring capacity
Experience testing connected devices such as networked laboratory instruments, IoT devices, or embedded systems
Familiarity with non-functional testing areas, including performance, stress, and scalability testing
Exposure to quality methodologies such as CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), 8D Problem Solving, or Six Sigma
Ability to contribute to test strategy documentation and quality-related process improvements across cross-functional teams
Familiarity with software security testing principles, including understanding of vulnerabilities and how to test for them
What we offer
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including:
Company bonus scheme of 5%
Share option incentive scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance and cash plan
25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
Enhanced employer's pension contributions
Enhanced maternity and paternity Leave
Investment in professional development and learning
Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office
Organised summer events for staff
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📌 Team Lead Software Development Engineer In Test
🏢 Nuclera
📍 Western Australia