Skills

Communication Python Java C# CI/CD Monitoring Test Test Automation Networking Agile C++

Job Specifications

Senior Automation Engineer in Test

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent

Bright Purple are delighted to be working with a long-standing global client at the forefront of healthcare technology. With a major presence in Scotland and a focus on innovation that directly impacts lives, they are now looking to grow their test engineering team.

This is a hybrid positions based in Edinburgh, offering exciting technical challenges, long-term career progression and an exceptional benefits package.

About the role

The roles sit within a core agile engineering team responsible for the test automation of a highly scalable, distributed patient monitoring platform. You’ll work on next-generation systems involving hardware/software integration, networking, and user interface design, with the chance to influence how quality is built into every stage of the process.

Senior Automation Engineer in Test

As a senior member of the team, you’ll take ownership of automated test development for core product areas. You’ll work collaboratively with developers, systems engineers and UX specialists to ensure robust and scalable test coverage. This is a great role for an experienced automation engineer ready to grow their technical influence.

Key skills and experience required:

Strong background in test automation for large-scale or integrated systems
Expertise in Python, and ideally other OO languages, ie. Java, C#, C++
Proficiency with modern test frameworks, scripting, and CI/CD environments
Solid understanding of design principles and test verification best practices
Agile development experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

What’s on offer

In addition to a highly competitive salary and the opportunity to join a global leader in its field, you’ll benefit from:

25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service (up to 29 days)
Birthday off
2 additional days off for moving house
Life insurance from day one (4x basic salary)
2 paid charity days per year
6% employer pension contribution
Healthcare cash plan
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme and electric car lease options
EdenRed retail and leisure discounts

Location and working pattern

This role are hybrid, with 2–3 days per week expected onsite at the Edinburgh office. The working environment is supportive, flexible and outcome-focused.

Apply now

If you’re an experienced automation engineer ready to step into a senior role within a forward-thinking and impactful tech environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Bright Purple for a confidential discussion.

Bright Purple are an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

About the Company

Bright Purple are a team of specialist Technology and Business Change recruitment consultants based in the heart of Edinburgh. Since 1995 we have been supporting innovative clients of all sizes in placing permanent and contract candidates in IT, Data and Business Change roles. Our Bright Purple People have decades of experience between them, and we use our industry contacts, insight and know-how to help you make the best decisions for your career or business. We also offer extensive and bespoke background checks or bot... Know more