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Senior Specialist – Test Automation Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Novartis

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Our summary

Salary
€41,900 - €77,700 a year

About €2,570 - €4,310 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
6+ years

Visa options

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    Per the ad: “Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.”

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in software testing or quality engineering, including 5+ years working within Agile delivery environments.
  • 2+ years designing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts using JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • Strong programming skills with JavaScript or TypeScript and hands-on experience using Playwright for test automation.
  • Experience testing application programming interfaces and delivering end-to-end automation across web, mobile, or integrated platforms.
  • Experience applying artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance testing practices, quality, or automation.
  • Proficiency with modern test and project management tools, plus strong English communication and spoken Spanish skills.

Nice to have

  • Salesforce and Amazon Web Services certifications would be advantageous.
  • Agile or Scaled Agile Framework certifications would be advantageous.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

€41,900.00 - €77,700.00

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:

• Barcelona: 41,900.00 - 77,700.00 EUR Annual

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

The role

Internal Job Title: Snr. Specialist DDIT US&I CE Test Engineer

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Imagine shaping the quality of digital experiences that support healthcare professionals, patients, and teams around the world. As a Senior Specialist DDIT US&I CE Test Engineer, you will bring your test engineering and automation expertise to Novartis' Customer Engagement Platform, working across web, mobile, and application programming interface solutions. You'll help strengthen testing practices, build scalable automation using JavaScript and TypeScript, and collaborate with global product squads to embed quality throughout Agile and DevOps delivery. It's an opportunity to combine hands-on engineering with continuous improvement while contributing to digital products designed to improve and extend patients' lives

What you'll do

  • Lead system, integration, functional, regression, and acceptance testing across assigned Customer Engagement Platform products.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks and scripts using JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Execute end-to-end automated testing across web, mobile, and application programming interface platforms.
  • Strengthen testing strategies, governance, standards, and quality practices across product squads.
  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies, providing testing assessments, estimates, quality deliverables, and timely execution.
  • Manage test environments, data, and tools in alignment with Customer Engagement Platform and Novartis standards.
  • Collaborate globally to scale testing practices, frameworks, processes, and continuous quality improvements.

How you'll work

Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

About Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, operating across the pharmaceutical, generics, biosimilars, and eye care sectors. With over 100,000 employees worldwide and a presence in more than 140 countries, it is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, known for innovative medicines in areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular health.

In Spain, Novartis has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, employing a diverse workforce across clinical development, data science, IT, and audit functions. The company is a major employer of international talent, offering roles in English and fostering a multicultural, science-driven environment. For international professionals, Novartis provides structured career paths in clinical research and development, with opportunities to work on global projects from its Spanish hubs.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1796
Employees
100,000–200,000
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Novartis operates in English as its corporate language, making it accessible for international professionals without local language requirements.
  • The Barcelona office hosts a large hub for clinical development and global functions, offering roles in data science, clinical programming, and medical affairs.
  • Spain is a key market for Novartis, with a strong pipeline of clinical trials and digital health initiatives.
  • The company offers structured career paths and global mobility programs, allowing employees to move between countries and functions.
  • Novartis provides a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa support and settling-in assistance.

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About the company & team

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work

environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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