Lead Software Developer in Test
Elekta AB (publ)27 days ago
Crawley, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and evolve automated test frameworks for complex safety-critical software.
- Define and implement test automation strategies that support high-quality software delivery.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve efficiency, reliability, and release confidence.
- Act as the technical authority for test architecture, tooling, and quality engineering practices.
- Collaborate with development teams, Product Owners, and architects to build scalable and testable solutions.
- Mentor SDETs, test engineers, and other team members while promoting a quality-first and shift-left testing culture.
- Investigate complex software quality issues and contribute to long-term quality roadmaps and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Recent hands-on experience as a Software Developer in Test, SDET, or Test Automation Engineer, including ownership of automation frameworks.
- Strong experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and implementing modern DevSecOps practices.
- Experience defining and driving quality engineering strategies in regulated or safety-critical environments.
- Hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Cypress, Selenium, or similar automation technologies.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to influence teams and promote shift-left testing.
- Experience troubleshooting complex software quality challenges and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable software.
Benefits
- Work supporting a higher purpose of improving access to cancer care.
- Work pattern of four days per week at the Crawley headquarters and one work-from-home day.
- Up to 25 paid vacation days plus bank holidays.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Attractive employer pension contribution package.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Onsite subsidized restaurant.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
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About Elekta AB (publ)
Elekta AB develops and sells radiation therapy and radiosurgery systems, oncology information software, and brachytherapy solutions for hospitals and cancer centers. Its portfolio includes linear accelerators, the Leksell Gamma Knife for stereotactic neurosurgery, and the Elekta Unity MR-linac, with recurring revenue from software and service contracts. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and serves customers in more than 100 countries.