Software Test Engineer

AMjobcenter; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Materialise Medical is seeking an experienced Software Automation Test Engineer to develop and maintain our test automation framework. You will collaborate with the current owner to bring in new ideas and engineering perspective to drive it forward.

The role emphasizes QA for web/desktop applications, API testing, and AI-assisted testing minds, with a hybrid work model in the Barcelona area and close collaboration with developers and other QA engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, IT, Physics, or related fields (IT preferred).
• At least 4 years of experience in QA, with 2+ years in test automation.
• At least 2 years of experience testing web or desktop applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the test automation framework with input from the current owner.
• Bring additional experience and engineering perspective to drive the framework forward.
• Collaborate with developers and other QA engineers to improve testing coverage and reliability.

Skills

Test automation

C# / .NET

Playwright / UI automation

API testing

Test architecture

Azure DevOps

BDD

Data-driven testing

Troubleshooting

AI-driven testing

Ownership & initiative

Collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, IT, Physics

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Materialise Medical, we believe that better healthcare starts with solutions designed around the individual patient. If you’re passionate about bringing personalized care to every patient, you’ll love being a part of this team. Through the technology we develop, researchers, engineers, and clinicians are revolutionizing personalized treatment — helping improve and save lives daily.

Job Title: Software Automation Test Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer who will help us further develop and maintain our test automation framework.

The framework is already actively developed and has a strong technical foundation. We are looking for someone who can bring additional experience, ideas and engineering perspective to the area and work closely with the current owner to drive it further.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience in test automation and automation framework development
• Strong C# / .NET skills
• Hands-on experience with Playwright or similar modern browser automation frameworks
• Good experience with API and integration testing
• Good understanding of test architecture and different testing levels — Unit/Integration, Endpoint/API, Frontend and E2E
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with BDD and data-driven testing
• Ability to work with complex systems, configurations, test environments and test data
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• AI-oriented mindset — practical experience with AI-assisted development and genuine interest in exploring how AI can improve test automation, maintenance, failure analysis and testing workflows
• Strong ownership and initiative — not only implementing requested tests, but identifying problems, proposing improvements and following them through
• Curiosity and willingness to challenge existing approaches constructively
• Comfortable with technically challenging problems and areas where the solution is not yet obvious
• Good collaboration skills — able to work closely with the current framework owner, developers and other engineers

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, IT, Physics, or related fields (IT preferred).

• At least 4 years of experience in QA, with 2+ years in test automation.
• At least 2 years of experience testing web or desktop applications.

Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Programming skills in any object-oriented language and a willingness to switch to C#.
• Knowledge of common principles of testing and test automation framework design.
• Familiarity with Playwright or Cypress for C# UI automation (optional).
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (optional).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and bug-identification skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues.
• Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Clear, structured communication skills.
• Team player with system thinking and an Agile/Scrum mindset.

Language Skills:

• English: Upper-intermediate level or higher.

What We Offer

At our company, we are on a mission to create a better and healthier world. By rapidly expanding our medical software teams, we are driving innovation in 3D planning and 3D printing technologies to make advanced, personalized care accessible to more patients—at a more affordable price.

Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization that values impact, collaboration, and excellence. Here’s what we offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a team that’s transforming healthcare by empowering surgeons and improving patient outcomes with cutting-edge 3D technologies.
• Hybrid Work Policy: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to three days a week while staying connected to your team at the office at least two days per week.
• A Growing Environment: Work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding team where innovation and personal growth are encouraged.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, diverse team of experts passionate about making a tangible difference in the medical field.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to grow your skills and expertise while working with the latest technologies in medical software.
• Together, we’re shaping the future of personalized medicine—one patient at a time.

What’s waiting for you

Work that matters

The technology we build at Materialise pushes the boundaries. You’ll find pride in building something that matters, whether you designed it, printed it, or shipped it. No matter your role, we unlock new possibilities to build a better and healthier world every day.

At Materialise, we expect you to think about the customer, not just the task. You push for better solutions and care about the difference your work makes.

A people-centered space

When you join Materialise, you join a group of colleagues invested in you, not just your work. From your own team to a department across the world, you’ll find a sense of belonging with people who help without being asked, challenge you, and have your back.

At the same time, we expect you to invest in the people around you — not just your own work — to make the group stronger than the sum of its parts.

An environment of trust

As a company of innovators, we know how crucial autonomy is in your work. When we hire you, we trust in your expertise, giving you space to organize your tasks, work flexibly, and make your own calls.

At Materialise, we expect you to deliver on that trust and keep your commitments.

A career ready to build

When you see opportunities for your career to grow at Materialise, we encourage you to go for them. People shape a fulfilling career at their own pace here.

At Materialise, we expect you to take initiative in your own development. Don’t wait for someone else to plan your career. Step into the space and make it count.

Make a difference together with the Medical team.