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 market‑leading organisation with a diverse and inclusive environment.

Position: Senior Software QA / Developer

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

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.

Benefits

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

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 under‑represented, and we particularly welcome applications from these individuals.

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