October 16, 2024

Komodo Health

San José

Senior Software Engineer - Application Automation

We Breathe Life Into Data
At Komodo Health, our mission is to reduce the global burden of disease. And we believe that smarter use of data is essential to this mission. That's why we built the Healthcare Map — the industry's largest, most complete, precise view of the U.S. healthcare system — by combining de-identified, real-world patient data with innovative algorithms and decades of clinical experience. The Healthcare Map serves as our foundation for a powerful suite of software applications, helping us answer healthcare's most complex questions for our partners. Across the healthcare ecosystem, we're helping our clients unlock critical insights to track detailed patient behaviors and treatment patterns, identify gaps in care, address unmet patient needs, and reduce the global burden of disease.
As we pursue these goals, it remains essential to us that we stay grounded in our values: be awesome, seek growth, deliver "wow," and enjoy the ride. At Komodo, you will be joining a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.

The Opportunity at Komodo Health
At Komodo Health, the QA team plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and usability of Komodo's suite of products through automation. The team focuses on automating APIs, user interfaces, and building robust application automation frameworks. Engineers are responsible for developing comprehensive strategies for tools and test automation.
As a Senior Software Engineer in Automation Engineering within the platform organization, you will take charge of application automation, particularly focusing on the Studio platform. Studio is Komodo's platform, providing critical functionality to customers. Your role will involve more than conventional automation—you will establish new standards in automation practices, drive innovation by building tools and processes to enhance application quality and reliability at Komodo.
Application automation is essential to Komodo's business success. While your expertise will be central to building and refining automation frameworks, we emphasize collaboration with product managers, developers, and clinical specialists to ensure comprehensive automation coverage. You will join a dynamic engineering team committed to setting new standards in tools and automation, contributing significantly to Komodo's continued success
Looking back on your first 12 months at Komodo Health, you will have…

Developed or used the existing automation frameworks to validate application workflows, APIs, and user interfaces across different layers of the platform
Lead automation efforts, ensuring alignment with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices
Performed API automation and application performance testing using modern automation frameworks
Driven process improvements to elevate overall application automation and quality standards
Analyzed, debugged, and documented issues, collaborating with stakeholders to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective resolutions
Participated in cross-functional projects and initiatives involving application automation, such as migrations, system upgrades, or new feature launches
Regularly communicated with stakeholders, including product managers, business analysts, and end-users, to understand requirements, gather feedback, and align automation efforts with business goals

These are the essential job duties you will be responsible for:

Create detailed test automation strategies
Create new frameworks and learn to manage existing ones
Collaborate with QA engineers, product managers, data engineers and full stack engineers
Build CI/CD pipelines and oversee execution
Providing actionable reports and insights
Be able to troubleshoot and debug problems in various environments

What you bring to Komodo Health (required):

Proficiency in Python.
Ability to conduct automated API testing using tools like Swagger, Postman and libraries like REST Assured, Requests.
Experience writing SQL queries and working with Relational Databases
Proficiency in implementing test automation for complex web and cloud products
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, in a fast-paced and demanding agile environment

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Where You'll Work
Komodo Health has a hybrid work model; we recognize the power of choice and importance of flexibility for the well-being of both our company and our individual Dragons. Roles may be completely remote based anywhere in the country listed, remote but based in a specific region, or local (commuting distance) to one of our hubs in San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago with remote work options.
What We Offer
This position will be eligible for company benefits in accordance with Company policy. We offer a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a broad range of supplemental benefits including 401k Retirement Plan, prepaid legal assistance, and more. We also offer paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement. We are pleased to be able to provide 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance. This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to business-related factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Komodo Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.