Senior Software QA Developer

Senior Software QA Developer

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 marketleading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.

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

The Senior Software QA Developer will have:

• BSc/BEng qualification in Electrical and Electronic/Software Engineering/Physics or equivalent relevant qualificationOR 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.

This is a permanent position based at our Belfast headquarters offering a hybrid working model.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist via email at .

Please apply via this link:
Andor Technology Oxford Instruments Careers
applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Thursday 2nd July 2026.

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 worklife 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

WorkLife 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 highperformance lightmeasuring 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.

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However our employment monitoring data tells us that women individuals from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently underrepresented and we particularly welcome applications from these individuals.

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Oxford Instruments Andor operates a Preferred Supplier List and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert or to any Oxford Instruments employees. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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