Senior Firmware Test Automation Engineer: Path to Tech Lead

Company: Archer Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Senior Firmware Test Automation Engineer – Progression into Technical Leadership!

Join a growing Fintech technology company building advanced embedded and cloud-connected products in a modern engineering environment.

  • Own and build a new firmware automation function
  • Work hands-on with Embedded Linux, RTSP, and WebRTC
  • High-impact role with progression into technical leadership

Are you a Senior Firmware Test Automation Engineer who enjoys building scalable automation frameworks, improving product reliability, and working across embedded systems and streaming technologies?

A rapidly expanding Fintech organisation is looking for a Senior Firmware Test Automation Engineer to join their engineering team and take ownership of a brand-new automation testing function focused on embedded Linux devices and cloud-connected platforms.

This is a hands‑on engineering role where you’ll design and develop automated regression systems, build hardware-in-the-loop testing environments, and improve reliability across firmware, video, and streaming workflows. You’ll work closely with firmware engineers and cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, automated quality solutions in a fast‑moving technical environment.

The environment is collaborative, innovative, and focused on continuous improvement, with strong opportunities to influence engineering standards and grow into a Lead‑level position as the team expands.

Your Mission

  • Design and build scalable firmware automation frameworks
  • Develop daily regression pipelines for embedded Linux devices
  • Automate firmware deployment, device flashing, and test execution
  • Build automated validation for video and streaming workflows
  • Support RTSP and WebRTC testing, stability, and performance monitoring
  • Create robust hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing environments
  • Improve automation reliability, reporting, and failure triage
  • Collaborate with firmware teams to improve testability and product quality

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years’ experience in Firmware Testing or Test Automation Engineering
  • Strong Python scripting and automation experience
  • Hands‑on experience with Embedded Linux environments
  • Experience building CI‑driven automated testing pipelines
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and debugging

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to build and own a brand‑new automation function
  • Clear progression path into Technical Lead or Engineering Leadership
  • Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical ownership
  • High‑impact role within a rapidly scaling technology environment

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary DOE + Bonus + Pension + Stock options + Private Health Insurance + Learning & Development Support

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Posted: May 27th, 2026