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Manchester - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

About the company

At First Line Software we drive innovation in software engineering to solve real-world problems. Since 2010 our global team of 500 professionals has helped leading organizations across healthcare life sciences retail and industrial automation achieve breakthrough results. From building scalable data platforms to integrating robotics into lab workflows we work at the intersection of cutting-edge tech and critical industries.

The project and your role

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Engineer to join a long-term project in the field of laboratory automation and life science robotics. Youll work on a modular automation platform used in modern labs worldwide helping to integrate and validate a wide range of scientific instruments and robotic devices. This project supports critical scientific research by ensuring that device drivers are tested thoroughly and perform reliably within a complex softwarehardware ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities:

  • - Review software requirements and specifications to identify test coverage gaps and define QA strategies
  • - Design execute and maintain both manual and automated test plans for device driver functionality
  • - Develop scripts in C# Python or similar languages to support automation and verification tasks
  • - Perform functional regression integration system and usability testing
  • - Log track and manage defects using industry-standard tools (e.g. Jira) providing clear reproduction steps and evidence
  • - Collaborate with software developers and hardware engineers to investigate and resolve issues
  • - Participate in deployment validation and ensure test readiness for software releases
  • - Analyze quality metrics to detect trends and support continuous improvement
  • - Create and maintain test documentation including test cases execution results and release notes
  • - Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to daily stand ups and sprint planning
  • Your skills

    - 2 years of hands-on experience in SQA Test Engineering or a similar role

    - Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (C# Python preferred)

  • - Familiarity with device communication protocols (e.g. COM REST APIs serial/TCP communication)
  • - Understanding of version control systems CI/CD pipelines and SDLC best practices
  • - Working knowledge of SQL and basic database principles
  • - Experience with tools such as Jira Bugzilla or similar issue tracking systems
  • - Self-motivated and capable of driving quality improvements independently
  • - Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams in English
  • - Nice to have: Experience with laboratory devices automation systems or prior work in a lab setting
  • What we can offer

    • Our modern stack projects are the right mix of exciting and challenging
    • Gain access to our diverse range of training programs courses and certifications;
    • Choose your work style - remote on-site or hybrid in one of our stunning offices. We offer the freedom of flexible working hours.
    • Enhance your language skills with our corporate English classes

    Candidates need to be located either in Beverly MA or Manchester UK.

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    Full Time

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