Senior Automation Engineer in Test Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Job Type: Permanent Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package Bright Purple are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Automation Engineer in Test to join a world-class healthcare technology organisation expanding its engineering presence in Edinburgh. This is a chance to work on large-scale, meaningful systems while advancing your technical career in automation. This role is ideal for a hands-on Software Engineer in Test with strong Python experience and a passion for quality, automation and collaboration. Youll be a key part of an agile engineering team developing automation tests for a next-generation patient monitoring platform deployed in hospitals worldwide. This is a hybrid position with 23 days a week in the Edinburgh office. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated tests and frameworks using Python Collaborate with development, systems and hardware teams to ensure full test coverage Derive test cases from complex software and system requirements Participate in technical discussions and sprint planning sessions Contribute to improvements in test strategy, CI pipelines and tooling Debug and troubleshoot test failures and work cross-functionally to resolve issues Support software verification, documentation and compliance processes Skills and experience required: Strong background in test automation and software development Proficient programming skills in Python Experience developing tests for integrated systems or distributed platforms Familiarity with CI/CD and Agile practices Solid understanding of test frameworks, scripting, and modern development environments Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) Whats on offer: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, rising to 27 days after 5 years and 29 after 10 years Birthday off every year 2 additional paid days off for moving house Life insurance from day one (4x base salary) 2 paid charity days each year 6% employer pension contribution Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme Electric car leasing Access to EdenRed employee discount platform Working pattern: Hybrid working model with 23 days per week onsite in the Edinburgh office. The company promotes a flexible, people-first approach focused on outcomes and team collaboration. Apply now: If youre a Senior Software Engineer in Test with strong Python skills and a desire to work on meaningful technology, apply today or contact Bright Purple for more information. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.