Test Engineer – Hardware & Software (Glasgow/Hybrid)
Base pay range: £55,000–£60,000 per annum, plus generous benefits.
Role Summary: We’re at an exciting stage in our growth journey and looking to make the most of our market presence. We are searching for a versatile Test Engineer to join our team in Glasgow to accelerate our momentum. This role will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for the test and verification of all software assets.
We will develop quality test cases and test strategies for embedded firmware, mobile applications (Android, iOS), and supporting services for both web-based and on-premises components. You will provide both automated and manual testing to achieve extensive test coverage. Experience with risk‑based testing and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with a cross‑functional team of engineers to develop industry‑leading products, ensuring acceptance criteria within high‑level product design inputs are testable.
* Lead the testing strategy for software components within the product portfolio.
* Create and execute test protocols from software requirements.
* Develop regression test suites to ensure consistent functionality across software releases, supporting continuous integration and delivery.
* Design and execute test suites for medical device software, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and validating safety‑critical functionality.
* Evaluate and recommend test tools.
* Provide automation through CI/CD.
* Collaborate with the wider team to produce internal and external documentation such as bug reports, release notes and test summary reports.
* Support improved test coverage through collaboration with customers and third‑party testing teams, where appropriate.
* Support engineering teams during deployment and commissioning of IoT systems, ensuring smooth integration and configuration.
* Diagnose and resolve issues in real‑world environments, providing hands‑on troubleshooting and technical guidance.
* Take ownership of verification and validation processes to provide a lean, efficient process that delivers high quality within a regulated industry.
* Validate IoT sensor performance, including repeatability and reproducibility testing to ensure data consistency and measurement reliability.
* Understand IoT network architecture and perform basic network diagnostics (e.g., monitoring connectivity, latency, bandwidth, MQTT communication issues).
What You’ll Bring
* Versatility – passion for working across boundaries to deliver award‑winning products that make a meaningful difference.
* Degree in engineering, mechatronics, data science, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 5 years industry experience, including practical experience of testing and troubleshooting.
* Knowledge of test‑driven development and behavior‑driven development.
* Programming/scripting experience for testing, with languages such as Go, C++, Java or Python.
* Experience with testing tools such as Appium, Selenium or Playwright.
* Knowledge of IoT protocols (MQTT).
* Ability to mock hardware devices.
What We Offer
* Discretionary profit share
* Annual leave increases with length of service
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Peer recognition programme
* Discounted gift cards
* Opportunity to develop and grow your career within a fast‑growing SME
This is a full‑time role and travelling to customer sites may be required. The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Technology, Information and Media, and Medical Practices
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