Associate Validation Engineer - Test Automation
About The Position
Sequel Med Tech is seeking an early-career Associate Validation Engineer to join its Salesforce Engineering team. The role focuses on designing, developing, analyzing, and maintaining automated test programs for Salesforce configurations and integrations in a regulated GxP and medical device environment. Most of the work involves writing code, including using AI-assisted development tools to create automated tests. No previous validation or regulatory experience is required; Sequel provides structured training, mentorship, and ongoing support in Computer System Validation (CSV), Computer Software Assurance (CSA), and FDA requirements. The position collaborates with engineering, product, and Quality teams to help ensure enterprise systems are safe, reliable, and compliant. Sequel, headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, develops drug-delivery technology, beginning with diabetes care. Its flagship product, the twiist Automated Insulin Delivery System, launched in July 2025 for people with type 1 diabetes.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Development, or a related field.
- Zero to two years of software development or testing experience; relevant internships, co-ops, academic, capstone, or personal coding projects may be considered.
- Solid programming fundamentals in at least one modern language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#.
- A software development mindset and interest in writing code, solving problems, and automating repetitive work.
- Familiarity with software testing concepts, including unit, integration, functional, and regression testing.
- Familiarity with version control such as Git or GitLab and basic development workflows.
- Interest in or exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and willingness to use them responsibly.
- Basic understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and REST APIs, and of frontend/backend development principles.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document work clearly and accurately.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, comfort asking questions, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn software validation, GxP, and FDA medical device regulations; formal training will be provided.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, PyTest, or similar.
- Exposure to Salesforce, including Apex, Lightning, Flows, or Trailhead coursework.
- Interest in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day validation and test automation activities for Sequel's Enterprise Systems under the guidance of senior validation and engineering team members.
- Design, write, and maintain automated test scripts and suites that verify Salesforce configurations, workflows, and integrations against documented requirements.
- Use AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate test development while reviewing, understanding, and taking ownership of generated code.
- Translate user and functional requirements into clear test cases with traceability and comprehensive test coverage.
- Execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, and document defects clearly and reproducibly.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines so testing runs consistently during development and releases.
- Learn and apply CSV and CSA practices in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, and company quality procedures.
- Help prepare validation deliverables, including test plans, test protocols, traceability matrices, and summary reports, under senior staff direction.
- Support change management by helping assess the testing impact of configuration changes to validated systems.
- Collaborate with full-stack engineers, Salesforce developers, product managers, and Quality partners to understand requirements and resolve issues.
- Participate in training, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Stay current with test automation tools, AI-assisted development practices, and evolving regulatory expectations.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with a 6% company match and immediate 100% vesting.
- Capped out-of-pocket insulin costs and GLP-1 coverage across all health plans.
- Multiple health insurance plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
- Vision and dental coverage.
- Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Pet care discounts.
- Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Generous paid holidays.
- Flex Time options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
