Principal Automation Software Development Test Engineer

OSI Systems, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Principal Automation Software Engineer in Edinburgh to develop automated tests for next-generation patient monitoring platforms. The role entails leading test automation design and mentoring engineers within a cross-functional team, requiring deep expertise in software engineering principles and test automation practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in an agile environment, proficient in Python, and a strong background in test automation leadership, offering a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant software experience.
• 2+ years of test automation leadership.
• Strong experience with at least one automation testing tool.

Responsibilities

• Lead the test automation component design efforts.
• Work with the test automation team to review and derive required automation tests.
• Ensure on-time delivery of test automation software and related documentation.

Skills

Python

Object-Oriented Design

Test Automation Leadership

Agile Development

Continuous Delivery

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Squish

Qt/QML

Job description

Overview

The Principal Automation Software Engineer will be a hands-on role on a small team of test automation engineers developing 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 leadership and 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 patient monitoring platform
• Lead the cross-functional reviews of software requirements, architecture, software design, connectivity interface design and user interface design.
• Lead the test automation component design efforts. Understand and design to existing interface specifications.
• Plan and maintain test automation backlog for the test automation team.
• Write, debug, review and document test automation software.
• Lead 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.
• Mentor other engineers to help them grow both technically and professionally.
• 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.
• 6+ years of relevant software experience
• 2+ years of test automation leadership
• Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Expert level 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
• Mastery of 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.