Senior Software QA Developer

Oxford Instruments plc
Belfast, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Computer Programming
Device Drivers
Software Engineering
Software Requirements Analysis
Strategies of Testing
Software Version Control

Job description

We are hiring for a Senior Software QA / Developer who will work within the Software and Driver Development Team, extending and enhancing Andor's innovative scientific product portfolio. The role spans software and driver development, quality and test strategy, product requirements management, and support for customers and manufacturing.

Requirements

  • BSc/BEng qualification in Electrical and Electronic/Software Engineering/Physics or equivalent relevant qualification OR equivalent relevant experience
  • At least 5 years' experience in
  • Software QA and/or Software developer role
  • source control
  • object orientated design using industry standard techniques and tools
  • Proficient at developing test cases and test plans based on system requirements
  • Proficient at scripting and programming
  • Experience in the product development lifecycle from requirements gathering to test and support.

If you do not meet the criteria for a Senior Software QA Developer, we may be open to applications at Software/QA Developer level so please do apply.

Benefits & conditions

Please note that on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post. Applicants must therefore hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Why Oxford Instruments Andor?

Our values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do. Our people are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

UK Oxford Instruments Andor Benefits

Oxford Instruments Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits package to suit your lifestyle.

Health & Wellbeing

  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon, UnMind)
  • Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependants
  • Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance
  • Company sick pay and medical leave
  • Occupational Health Service
  • Two days paid volunteering leave each year

Money & Lifestyle

  • Pension - employer contributory scheme (6%)
  • Share Incentive Plan
  • Leave Purchase Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Car Salary Exchange Scheme
  • Tech Purchase Scheme
  • Give As You Earn
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Free onsite parking

Career

  • Externally accredited training and development opportunities
  • Support with professional qualifications
  • LinkedIn Learning access
  • Learning & Development programmes
  • Service awards

Work-Life Balance

  • 187.5 holiday hours plus 9 customary holidays
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Lunchtime finish on Fridays
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

About Oxford Instruments Andor

Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the development and manufacture of high-performance light-measuring solutions, bringing together advanced sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our imaging and spectroscopy systems help enable breakthroughs in cancer research, space exploration and clean energy.

We are part of the Imaging & Analysis Division within the wider Oxford Instruments Group, enabling scientists and engineers to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level.

About the company

At Oxford Instruments Andor, we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated, accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities. We are a market-leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.

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