Software Test Engineer

Philips; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Farnborough is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support manual software testing for innovative health solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Engineering or Computing degree, with strong knowledge of software validation processes. This office-based role requires collaboration with engineering teams and a focus on quality assurance in line with medical device regulations. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is valued.

Qualifications

• Good Knowledge of software verification/validation and test strategies.
• Proven experience in formulating Test Plans & Procedures.
• Experience with Development and Continuous Integration tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting manual software testing for EC Pro products.
• Contributing to design and development of Test Protocols.
• Maintaining team relationships and working with automation counterparts.

Skills

Good knowledge of software verification/validation

Experience in Behaviour Driven Development

Proven experience in a manual testing role

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Computing degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

grow both personally and professionally and potentially make an even bigger impact on the acute care space - as well as on the consumers, patients and healthcare workers who depend on these innovative life-saving solutions

Role

Supporting the manual software Testing for EC Pro products: including software testing, Defect management, software test lifecycle maintenance activities and automation. Contributing to design and development of Test Protocols. Tests functional and non-functional requirements both manual and/or automated. Contributing to rigorous engineering based in a scientific approach to design reviews and verification testing aiming to meet customer needs with a strong focus on risk and safety. Maintaining team relationships and working with automation counterparts in EC. Following quality procedures in line with engineering processes needed to attain and maintain medical device regulatory approvals.

Be sure to ask you recruiter about the compensation package on offer.

How we work

together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. This role is an office role in Farnborough, Hampshire.

You're right for the role if you have

• A Bachelor of Engineering or Computing degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering/technical discipline.
• Good knowledge and experience of software verification/validation with Behaviour Driven Development and/or Test-Driven Development experience.
• Proven experience in a manual testing role, formulating Test Strategies, Test Plans & Procedures.
• Experience in Development and Continuous Integration tools such as ADO, Azure DevOps....etc. would be beneficial.
• If you're interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips.
• Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

#LI-EU#LI-Hybrid

Job Details

Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Description: Manual Software Tester

In late January, we announced that Bridgefield Capital signed an agreement to acquire Philips' Emergency Care business which includes leading brands and products like HeartStart AEDs, Intrepid and DFM100 monitor defibrillators, Tempus monitor and Tempus ALS systems, and Corsium and ECI informatics solutions. We expect the transaction to close at the end of 2025. With Bridgefield's support and building on our 40+ year legacy of growth and innovation in emergency medical technology, the Emergency Care business will continue passionately pursuing our mission of saving lives, lowering the cost of healthcare, and advancing the science of resuscitation while serving the public access AED, EMS, military, and hospital market segments. In this role and as part of an agile company that has the dedicated resources needed to achieve its strategic goals, you'll have every opportunity to become a part of the "NewCo" we are forming and