Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology leader in healthcare is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to innovate patient monitoring solutions. This hands-on technical position involves working on automation for complex embedded systems, ensuring product quality and compliance in a regulated environment. If you're passionate about improving healthcare through technology, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development, including 3+ years in test automation.
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar scripting.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions for patient monitoring platforms.
• Review software requirements to build targeted test cases.
• Maintain automated test infrastructure in CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

Object-Oriented Design

Test Automation

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Squish

Job description

Job Description

At Spacelabs Healthcare, we’re shaping the future of patient monitoring through innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help develop our next-, networked monitoring platform—used in hospitals around the world.

You’ll be joining a dedicated R&D team to design and implement robust automated testing solutions for complex, embedded systems. This is a hands-on, technical role with the opportunity to contribute directly to product quality, safety, and patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automation solutions for enterprise-scale patient monitoring platforms
• Review and interpret software requirements to build targeted test cases and frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Software, Systems, Hardware, and Electrical Engineering)
• Maintain automated test infrastructure in CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure deliverables meet compliance and quality standards within a regulated environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering or related field
• 5+ years in software development, including 3+ years in test automation
• Strong proficiency in Python or similar scripting
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design, test architecture, and verification methods
• Hands-on experience with tools like Squish, Selenium, and CI/CD platforms
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative software practices

Desirable

• Experience with Qt/QML or embedded Linux development
• Exposure to regulated industries such as medical, defense, or aerospace
• Knowledge of containerized environments, scripting (Bash, PowerShell), or virtual machines
• Experience working with global teams across Europe, India, and the US

At Spacelabs, your contributions will directly support critical care systems that save lives. If you're passionate about high-impact technology, precision engineering, and healthcare innovation—we’d love to hear from you.