Senior Software QA Developer

Position Overview

We are hiring for a Senior Software QA / Developer within the Software and Driver Development Team at Oxford Instruments Andor. The role spans software and driver development, quality and test strategy, product requirements management, and support for customers and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Senior Software QA Developer Will Have:

• 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.

We are also open to candidates applying at the Software/QA Developer level if they do not meet the Senior criteria.

Employment Details

Permanent position based at our Belfast headquarters, offering a hybrid working model.

Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK; we are not able to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this position.

Benefits

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

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

Equality & Inclusion

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all, including women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and people with a disability.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email at louise.dooley@oxinst.com.