Senior Automation Software Development Test Engineer

Rapiscan Systems Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance their automated testing capabilities for the next generation patient monitoring platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and test automation, proficiency in Python, and a deep understanding of Agile practices. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality test solutions in a collaborative environment. Opportunities for professional growth and a strong commitment to innovation are integral to this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software experience.
• 3+ years of relevant automated testing experience.
• Proficiency with tools supporting the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests for the next generation patient monitoring platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality.
• Document test automation software and architecture.

Skills

Python programming

Software testing concepts

Object-Oriented Design

Automation testing tools

Agile development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Squish automation

CI/CD platforms

Job description

Overview

At Spacelabs Healthcare, our mission is to drive continuous innovation in healthcare technology to improve both clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enabling better-informed clinical decisions, increased efficiency, and safer care environments.

Why Spacelabs? Because lives depend on what we build.

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test will be a hands-on role on a small team of test automation engineers on the development of automated tests for the next generation patient monitoring platform. This position requires a deep understanding of solid design principles, development practices and test verification knowledge. The role will work closely with cross-functional groups such as Systems, Hardware, Verification, Electrical and Software Engineering.

The test automation development includes the patient monitoring platform of the next generation patient monitor in an enterprise of networked patient monitors physically located on multiple hospital floors communicating with several central stations.

The successful candidate for this role will have test automation development experience in agile software development environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the test automation team to review and derive required automation tests from requirements related to the patient monitoring platform
• Participate in cross-functional reviews of software requirements, architecture, software design, connectivity interface design and user interface design.
• Participate in the test automation component design efforts. Understand and design to existing interface specifications.
• Write, debug, review and document test automation software.
• Participate in the definition of test architectures, designs, tools and workflows to be shared with the test automation team members
• Ensure on-time delivery of test automation software including design documentation and other required artifacts.
• Hold yourself and other engineers to high standards while maintaining friendly, respectful relationships.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant software experience
• 3+ years of relevant automated testing experience
• Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts and methodologies
• Strong experience at least one automation testing tool and best practices
• Strong understanding of Continuous Delivery and Agile development
• Proficiency with tools supporting the software development lifecycle, such as source control, CI/CD platforms, requirements management, and defects tracking

Desirable

• Experience with Qt/QML
• Demonstrated experience with embedded Linux application development
• Experience with Squish automation
• Experience with Selenium
• Experience working in a regulated development environment (finance, medical, defence, aerospace, etc.).
• Experience with the development of integrated (hardware and software) medical devices.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with Containerized environments and virtual machines
• Experience of effective collaboration with international teams in Europe, India, and the US.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.