Principal Automation Software Development Engineer in Test

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company seeks a Principal Automation Software Development Engineer in Test to lead automation initiatives for its cutting-edge patient monitoring platform. This senior role will shape the reliability and performance of critical healthcare systems, offering a unique opportunity to impact patient care globally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development, including 4+ years in test automation leadership.
• Proven experience with automation tools such as Squish or Selenium.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks.
• Lead reviews of technical specifications and test workflows.
• Mentor engineers and uphold compliance standards.

Skills

Python

Object-Oriented Design

Test Automation

Collaboration

Agile Development Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Selenium

Squish

CI/CD Pipelines

Source Control

Defect Tracking

Job description

Job Description

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.

Why work at Spacelabs? Because lives depend on you!

Role Overview

Spacelabs is seeking a technically accomplished and experienced Principal Automation Software Development Engineer in Test to lead automation initiatives for our next-, networked patient monitoring platform. This is a senior-level, hands-on leadership role central to shaping the reliability, performance, and safety of systems used in critical healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and tools
• Translate system and software requirements into effective test strategies and architectures
• Collaborate across Systems, Software, Hardware, and Electrical Engineering teams
• Lead reviews of technical specifications, interface designs, and test workflows
• Guide the backlog, ensure timely delivery of test assets, and uphold compliance standards
• Mentor engineers and support high standards in engineering practice and ethics

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• 10+ years in software development, including 4+ years in test automation leadership
• Expertise in Python or similar scripting
• Strong background in Object-Oriented Design, design patterns, and verification methods
• Proven experience with automation tools such as Squish or Selenium
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, source control, requirements management, and defect tracking
• Familiarity with Agile development practices

Desirable Experience:

• Embedded Linux development and/or Qt/QML
• Regulated industry experience (e.g., medical, aerospace, finance)
• Scripting with Bash or PowerShell
• Working with containerized environments and global engineering teams

This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills where it truly matters—developing technology that empowers clinicians and supports patient care on a global scale.