Senior Software Test Engineer

About the Company

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans ensuring product quality, performance, and reliability. The role involves both manual and automated testing, with a focus on database impact, usability, regression, and real-world performance validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans, scenarios, and scripts for new products or updates.
• Perform manual and automated testing across UI, API, and database layers.
• Identify, document, and track defects, collaborating with developers for resolution.
• Maintain test documentation, reports, and defect databases.
• Develop and maintain automated testing tools and environments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and smooth releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.

Required Skills

• 4-7 years of hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, including design, implementation, and maintenance of test automation solutions.
• Proficiency in coding and modifying complex automated software testing programs at system and front-end levels using Robot Framework, TestNG, Python and related libraries.
• Experience with system controllers (scanners preferred), simulators, and emulators.
• Proficiency with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence), test management tools (TestRail), version control systems (Git, Subversion), and CI/CD integration tools (Jenkins).
• Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development processes, testing methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document test cases and results clearly and collaborate effectively across teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Smiths Detection is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.