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Test Automation Engineer Location: Remote (Europe-based preferred) Type: Full-time Industry: Digital Health, SaMD, DTx Reports to: Head of Engineering > QA Lead Position Overview Newel Health is seeking a talented and proactive Test Automation Engineer to build and maintain robust automated testing frameworks for our certified SaMD and digital therapeutics. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of our software across web, mobile, and backend systems. Working closely with our development and QA teams, you will contribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard tools and best practices. • Identify test scenarios and create comprehensive test plans for functional, regression, performance, and security testing. • Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous and efficient testing. • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work collaboratively with development teams to resolve issues. • Contribute to the development and maintenance of test data and test environments. • Stay up-to-date with the latest testing methodologies, tools, and trends, and recommend their adoption where appropriate. • Collaborate with manual testers to identify areas for automation and improve overall test coverage. • Document test plans, test cases, and test results clearly and concisely. • Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304). Required Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in test automation, preferably within a regulated industry like medical devices or digital health. • Strong proficiency in one or more automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright). • Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript. • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). • Familiarity with different testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). • Understanding of software testing principles, test design patterns, and defect management processes. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Experience with testing of mobile applications (iOS and Android) and backend APIs. • Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing practices is a plus. • Experience with development in compliance with IEC 62304 is a plus. • Fluent in English; additional EU languages a plus. Why Join Newel Health • Shape the next generation of digital health solutions. • Work in a certified SaMD environment at the forefront of behavioral science and AI. • Collaborate with leading partners in Pharma, MedTech, and academic research. • Enjoy a remote-first culture, supported by cross-disciplinary teams passionate about patient outcomes. • Be part of an organization building scalable, evidence-based impact in chronic care management.