Novartis Posted October 19, 2026

Senior Specialist – Test Automation Engineer

Barcelona Gran Vía, Spain FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Internal Job Title: Snr. Specialist DDIT US&I CE Test Engineer#LI-HybridLocation: Barcelona, SpainRelocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.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

Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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.Essential Requirements6+ 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.Desirable RequirementsSalesforce and Amazon Web Services certifications would be advantageous.Agile or Scaled Agile Framework certifications would be advantageous.RegardsAt 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 benefitsin kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources andglobal recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimumof 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 inaccordance 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 performanceparameters. 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, equitableand 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 ofcollective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevantcollective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employerentity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.   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.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Information Technology
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Barcelona Gran Vía, Spain
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 599 comparable Senior Information Technology roles across 60 biopharma companies.

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562Currently active
60Companies hiring similar roles
33Countries represented

Salary context

103 of 599 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $41,900/yr – $77,700/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Staff Engineer - DevSecOps · Exelixis Inc $219,000/yr – $311,000/yr
Peer group range $98,050 – $265,000 (median $183,750)

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India230
United States219
Spain27
Poland22
United Kingdom11
Philippines11

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Seniority mix

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Senior405
Principal104
Associate Director90

Therapeutic area mix

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Oncology3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1

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