Senior Automation Software Engineer (Embedded Networking Domain)

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing strategies and processes.

Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reusable test automation frameworks.
• Develop automated test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.

• Execute and manage comprehensive system-level testing to ensure end-to-end quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to define test scenarios and edge cases.
• Identify, document, and track defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues.

• Drive innovation and improvements in the testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for automation and testing efficiency.

• Partner with product managers, developers, and other QA engineers to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality from a testing perspective.

• Guide and mentor junior QA and automation engineers in best practices, scripting, and framework usage.
• Provide technical expertise and training to team members as required.

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for test plans, frameworks, and automated test scripts.
• Generate reports on test results, coverage, and quality metrics, ensuring visibility to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience with Python, C and C++ programming; additional experience preferred.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Strong coding/design skills in Python for cross-platform projects.
• Working knowledge of development tools such as debuggers, memory profilers and performance management.
• Knowledge of leading-edge technologies, new methodologies and best practices applicable to the work performed.
• Familiarity with software development process with emphasis on the quality aspects.
• Experience in Linux/Unix, including build, debug & scripting tools.
• Working knowledge of Jira, confluence, GIT/SVN and Jenkins.
• Proficient with develop, configure, and maintain virtual testing platforms and simulation environments.

Background:                

This position may require Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. If required, applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.
This position may require a U.S. Personal Security Clearance.

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

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