Senior ATE Software Engineer – Test Automation Leader

Arch Insurance Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take a technical lead role in developing and maintaining automated test systems for embedded computing products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in C#, C/C++, and Python, along with extensive experience in hardware validation. Responsibilities include driving technical direction for ATE software, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. This key position is essential to maintain high performance and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience developing software for automated test systems.
• Strong proficiency in C#, C/C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead design and development of automated test software architectures.
• Integrate and control test instrumentation using standard communication protocols.
• Mentor and support junior engineers in best practices.

Skills

C#

C/C++

Python

Instrumentation control

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline

Tools

NI TestStand

LabVIEW

Git

Jira

Job description

A leading insurance technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take a technical lead role in developing and maintaining automated test systems for embedded computing products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in C#, C/C++, and Python, along with extensive experience in hardware validation. Responsibilities include driving technical direction for ATE software, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. This key position is essential to maintain high performance and reliability standards.