Senior Automation Software Development Test Engineer

OSI Systems, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international company seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join a small team working on automated tests for a patient monitoring platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in test automation and software development, proficient in Python and various testing tools, and comfortable working in an agile environment. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure the delivery of high-quality software in a regulated industry, contributing to the development and verification of innovative medical devices.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant software experience.
• 3+ years of relevant automated testing experience.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests for the next generation patient monitoring platform.
• Work with cross-functional teams to derive automation tests from requirements.
• Write, debug, and document test automation software.

Skills

Test Automation

Python

Object-Oriented Design

Agile Methodology

Continuous Delivery

Education

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

Tools

Selenium

Qt/QML

Squish

Job description

Overview

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.
• 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 developmentProficiency 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.

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.