Associate Validation Engineer

About the Role

Sequel Med Tech is seeking an Associate Validation Engineer – Test Automation for its Salesforce Engineering team. This early-career role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining automated test programs within a regulated GxP and medical device environment. The primary focus will be on writing code, utilizing AI-assisted development tools, to test Salesforce configurations and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of senior validation and engineering team members, support day-to-day validation and test automation activities for Sequel's Enterprise Systems, including:

• Design, write, and maintain automated test scripts and test suites that verify Salesforce configurations, workflows, and integrations against documented requirements.
• Use AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor) to accelerate test development, while reviewing, understanding, and taking ownership of all generated code.
• Translate user and functional requirements into clear test cases, ensuring traceability and comprehensive test coverage.
• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, and document defects with clear, reproducible detail.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for consistent testing during development and release.
• Learn and apply Computer System Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA) practices in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, and Sequel's quality procedures.
• Help prepare validation deliverables such as test plans, test protocols, traceability matrices, and summary reports under the direction of senior validation staff.
• 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 to build expertise in validation, test automation, and regulated software development.
• Stay current with test automation tools, AI-assisted development practices, and evolving regulatory expectations (CSA, GxP, SaMD).

Requirements & Tech Stack

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Development, or a related field.
• Experience: 0–2 years’ experience in software development or testing; relevant internships, co-ops, academic, capstone, or personal coding projects will be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Solid programming fundamentals in at least one modern language such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#.
• A software development mindset: enjoys writing code, solving problems, and automating repetitive work.
• Familiarity with software testing concepts such as unit, integration, functional, and regression testing.
• Familiarity with version control (Git/Gitlab) and basic development workflows.
• Interest in or exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and a willingness to use them responsibly.
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, REST APIs) and frontend/backend development principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to document work clearly and accurately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and comfort asking questions and working in a team.
• Eagerness to learn software validation, GxP, and FDA medical device regulations; formal training will be provided.

Preferred (but not required):

• Exposure to test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, PyTest, or similar).
• Exposure to Salesforce (Apex, Lightning, Flows, or Trailhead coursework).
• Interest in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries.

Work Conditions:

• Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices.
• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
• Some traveling is expected.