Senior Software Test Engineer

Actual Talent; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Werfen is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to drive verification and validation for clinical solutions software. The role involves designing test procedures, developing test plans, and reporting results and defects, with autonomous execution.

You will design functional test cases, address non-functional requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional squads to deliver robust product functionality. English communication skills are necessary, and up-to-date testing practices are valued.

Formación

• Solid knowledge of Test Design Techniques.
• Automation coding skills and TC implementation in at least one layer.
• Advanced knowledge of Test Environment setup.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software testing in medical device context a plus.
• Experience in issue tracking and defect management.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Designs functional test cases with high coverage and traceability to requirements.
• Identifies, reports, and retests complex defects.
• Reviews requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria for test coverage.
• Designs and executes tests for non-functional requirements (performance, cybersecurity, usability).
• Generates metrics to assess testing progress and ensures test documentation is up to date.
• Collaborates with squad members to implement user stories and maintain automated tests.
• May act as Scrum Master for the project.

Conocimientos

Test design

Automation

Agile testing

Test environment setup

Communication skills

Problem solving

ISO 13485 awareness

Educación

Engineering / Computer Science degree

Descripción del empleo

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Job Summary

The Senior Software Test Engineer participates, working autonomously, in verification and validation activities for clinical solutions software, including, designing and developing procedures to test and report results and defects, and may include test planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Designs functional test cases scenarios with very good level of coverage and build traceability to requeriments.
• Identifies, reports, and re-test complex defects
• Reviews requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria to ensure test coverage
• Designs and Executes test of the non-functional requirements for the project, such as performance, Cyber-security related and usability
• Generates advanced metrics to assess testing progress
• Participates in generating, in a daily bases, test documentation records.
• Executes Risk-base test cases and Understand Safety Risks associated with the project.
• Participates in the user stories Risk Analysis and Designs and builds traceability to Safety Requirements and risks mitigations
• Uses a wide range of cutting-edge technology to innovate while testing/developing
• Collaborates with other squad members to implement user stories, write tests, and continuously deliver new/improved product functionality
• Could act as a Scrum master of the project

Networking/Key relationships

Will interface regularly with groups across the organization as needed

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Education:

• Engineer, computer Science or other Technical degree, or equivalent work experience

Knowledge:

• Solid knowledge of Test Design Techniques
• Understanding of Test against the functional requirements of a SW in both formal (TCs) and exploratory testing, giving the results and review other's test design
• Advanced Knowledge of Test Environment setup
• Automation Coding skills and/or good TC implementation in at least one layer with capability of maintaining scalable test infrastructure, including configuration control, branching strategies, frameworks/tools, pipelines, and Continuous Testing practices
• Communicates with different teams to resolve technical dependencies during implementation
• Capable of adherence to an automated testing strategy and provide innovative ideas.

Experience:

• Approximately 5-7 years of related experience
• Medium SW Test automation experience
• Medium Testing in Agile methodology
• Experience in SW functional and non-functional test (desirable)
• Experience with issue tracking and defect management
• Experience in Software Medical Devices development that follows ISO 13485 is a plus

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and competencies:

• Understand the impact of a feature. You break this down into associated tasks. You deliver frequently and predictably.
• Understand your dependencies and their limitations.
• Capability to define Test Plan (desirable)
• Capability to distinguish which regulation the company follows and how the project is categorized.
• Capability of performing the job while adhering to the required processes.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task.
• Proactivity, but still work well in a team oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align the organization on decisions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a fast changing environment
• Manifest problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply
• Team collaboration skills to create innovative solutions efficiently.
• Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging/disruptive technologies
• Good English speaking and writing skills.

Travel requirements:

Up to 5%