Senior Automation Software Development Test Engineer

Rapiscan Systems Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test for their patient monitoring platform. The role requires strong automation testing skills, at least 3 years of experience, and proficiency in Python. Responsibilities include working with a team to develop automated tests, participate in reviews, and ensure on-time delivery of software. Ideal candidates should have a background in agile development environments and be familiar with CI/CD platforms and automation tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant software experience.
• 3+ years of automated testing experience.
• Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Work with the test automation team to derive required tests.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews of software requirements.
• Write, debug, review and document test automation software.

Skills

Python

Automation testing best practices

Object-Oriented Design

Agile development

Software testing methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CI/CD platforms

Selenium

Qt/QML

Job description

Overview

At Spacelabs Healthcare, we are on a mission to provide continuous innovation in healthcare technology for better clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enable better-informed decisions, increase efficiencies, and create a safer environment for patients.

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 an 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.
• 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.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ 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

NICE TO HAVE

• 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, defense, aerospace, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience in product development of medical devices under Design Control (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 14971 and developing to and compliance with IEC62304 is a big plus.
• Experience in the development of integrated (hardware and software) devices.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with Containerized environments and virtual machines
• Experience working effectively with international teams in Europe, India and the US.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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.