Senior Software Test Engineer

Description:

Join a global, innovation-driven medical device leader developing sophisticated technologies that improve treatment outcomes for patients worldwide.

You will play a key role in testing and validating complex instrumentation, embedded systems, and regulated software, ensuring products are delivered to the highest quality and safety standards. This role sits within a high-performing engineering environment known for strong cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and long-term contractor retention.

You will have the autonomy to lead critical software testing activities, drive improvements, and contribute to cutting-edge medical device development—while enjoying a supportive, organised, and forward-thinking culture.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Make a significant impact on life-changing medical device technology
• Work with a global organisation that values quality, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy stability with a 12-month rolling contract and strong potential for long-term extension
• Join a high-performing engineering group with excellent communication and clear direction
• Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance

You Will:

• Lead and execute software testing activities for complex medical device systems
• Ensure software meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively across engineering, QA, and cross-functional teams
• Analyse functionality and design effective test cases and strategies
• Contribute to documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement of testing processes
• Support compliance with IEC 62304, IEC 80002-1, IEC 80002-2 and related standards
• Perform SQL, API testing, and contribute to test automation initiatives (advantage)

Skills / Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a software test or QA engineering role
• Strong understanding of computer hardware and OS internals
• Experience with SQL, API testing, and test automation (advantage)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to analyse complex functionality and design effective test cases
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, IEC 80002-1, IEC 80002-2 standards
• Solid understanding of configuration management principles