Automation Test Engineer

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. 

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a talented and experienced Automation Test Engineer to join our growing team in Barcelona. As a key member of the organization, you will be responsible for driving test automation across a range of projects and ensuring high-quality delivery. You will work within your scrum pod to establish and maintain a strong culture of quality engineering—ensuring high-quality outcomes, consistent metrics, and effective implementation of the defined test strategy.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, bringing a passion for advancing best practices in test automation and quality engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the efforts for Test automation on your scrum pod, taking ownership of improving product quality, the testing framework, the environments, educating software engineers and enhancing test coverage metrics.You will work cross functionally not just within Product and Engineering, but also with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Compliance.You will align with the product and quality roadmaps, ensuring new features are delivered at a high level of quality, while also building and enhancing the quality tooling outlined in the quality roadmap.Test Automation Development: You will design, develop, and maintain automated tests & frameworks, scripts, tools, and infrastructure. Create robust and scalable automated functional and non-functional tests that cover various aspects of our products' functionality.Code Review and Collaboration: Participate in code reviews to ensure that automated test code follows best practices, is maintainable, and integrates seamlessly into the development process. Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues found in automated tests.Test Case Design: Create well-structured and comprehensive test plans and test cases that cover various scenarios, user interactions, and edge cases.Continuous Integration/Delivery: Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Monitor and maintain the automated test suites to ensure timely execution and reliable results for each build.Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, testing methodologies, and emerging technologies. Contribute to the enhancement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in QA Automation, CICD or similar technical roles and a proven history of creating frameworks from scratch or leading groups.Technical Expertise: Experience with:
E2E automated testing frameworks such as Cypress (ideal), Playwright, WebDriverIO, or SeleniumService/API testingEffectively navigating and using observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Sentry, Splunk)Programming Skills: Extensive experience with modern technology stacks. Our stack includes React (TS), Python, Spark, Snowflake, AWS, and more.Testing Pyramid: Strong understanding of all aspects of testing ranging vertically from UI Tests to Unit Tests and horizontally from Mobile to Performance to Security.Strong Drive: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. History of driving for change and improvements.Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, ability to catch even the subtlest of issues, and meticulous approach to testing.Effective Communication: Experience working in cross-functional teams, where your clear and concise communication skills helped bridge the gap between various  roles.Continuous Learning: Eagerness to stay updated on the latest trends, methodologies, and technologies, showcasing a commitment to ongoing self-improvement.

Bonus Points

Technical Applications: Specific testing experience with healthcare data applications or data pipelinesIndustry Specific Knowledge: Experience working with software that are FedRAMP or SOC 2 compliant. Knowledge of HIPAA or GxP.

PERKS 

25 vacation days.Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen). Sabbatical opportunity after five years of employment.Commitment to professional development opportunities.Employee-led initiatives including annual company-wide innovation day & DEI resource groups.Comprehensive private health coverage w/ out-of-network reimbursements options.Peer & company recognition programs.Monthly educational lunch & learns.

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. 

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