B. Braun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical products, providing solutions for anesthesia, intensive care, cardiology, and surgery. Founded in Germany as a family-owned enterprise, the company operates globally with over 60,000 employees and is recognized for its "Sharing Expertise" philosophy, which emphasizes innovation and sustainability in healthcare. In Spain, B. Braun maintains a significant presence with major manufacturing and administrative hubs located primarily in the Barcelona and Madrid regions. The company is a key employer for international professionals, offering a wide range of roles from software engineering and SAP consulting to specialized pharmaceutical production and quality assurance. Their Spanish operations are deeply integrated into their global supply chain, making it a stable and attractive environment for expats in the medtech sector.

Founded in 1839 as a pharmacy in Melsungen, Germany, B. Braun has evolved into a global healthcare leader over six generations. The company expanded into Spain in 1955, establishing what would become one of its most important international subsidiaries.

QA Engineer

B. Braun

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Core Development & Responsibilities

Test Strategy & Automation: Design and implement robust automated testing frameworks for microservices and modular monoliths (.NET Core & Framework).
API Testing Mastery: Lead the validation of RESTful and SOAP/WCF services, ensuring data integrity and contract compliance.
Continuous Testing: Integrate automated test suites into GitHub Actions pipelines to enable shift-left testing and rapid feedback loops.
Performance & Scalability: Execute load and stress testing to ensure platform stability under high-demand scenarios (Azure-based environments).

Technical Requirements (Mandatory)

Automation Frameworks: Advanced proficiency in Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress for E2E testing.
Backend Testing: Strong experience with RestAssured, Postman, or Karate for API validation.
Programming: Solid coding skills in C# to maintain and extend test automation projects within the .NET ecosystem.
Database Validation: Ability to perform complex queries and data verification in PostgreSQL and Azure SQL.
Integrations: Experience working with Jira and Xray/TestRail for full traceability of requirements and test cases.

Technical Competencies (Recommended / Good to Have)

Performance Testing: Knowledge of JMeter or k6 for performance and spike testing.
Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with Azure (App Services, AKS) to debug environment-related issues.
Observability: Experience using Azure Monitor or Log Analytics (KQL) to investigate failed test cases via logs.
Security Testing: Basic understanding of DAST/SAST tools (Snyk, SonarQube) as part of the quality gate.
Contract Testing: Familiarity with Pact or similar tools for microservices communication.

Personal Competencies

Meticulous Attention to Detail: Obsessed with identifying edge cases and potential risks to patient safety.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex functional requirements into clear, executable, and automated test scenarios.
Team Player: Collaboration with Dev and DevOps to foster a "Quality-First" culture across the SDLC.
Language: Fluent in Spanish; English is essential for international collaboration and regulatory documentation.