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Senior Software Test Engineer

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Werfen

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Spain
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree/studies: Engineer, computer Science or other Technical degree.
  • Years of 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
  • Min 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.

Nice to have

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.

The role

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.

What you'll do

  • 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

How you'll work

Up to 5%

WEBWW-2026-000078

Number

Job function

Software Development

Job type

Full-time

Location

Barcelona, Cataluña

Country

Spain

About Werfen

Werfen is a global medical diagnostics company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in in vitro diagnostic systems and reagents for hemostasis, acute care, transfusion, autoimmunity, and transplant. With direct operations in 30 countries and distribution in over 100 territories, the company generated nearly €2.2 billion in sales in 2024 and employs 7,000 people worldwide. Its technology centers are located in the United States and Europe, and it recently acquired Omixon, a Budapest-based NGS company, to expand its transplant diagnostics portfolio.

Industry
Medical Diagnostics
Founded
1966
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
werfen.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle and a major European tech and business hub.
  • Operates in 30 countries directly, providing potential international mobility opportunities within the company.
  • Family-owned and innovative, with a strong focus on R&D and technology centers in the US and Europe.
  • Workforce of 7,000 employees, indicating a large, established organization with diverse roles.
  • Recent acquisition of Omixon (Budapest) may create new opportunities in NGS and transplant diagnostics.

In their own words

About the company & team

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. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

  • Will interface regularly with groups across the organization as needed

Additional information

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

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