Principal Automation Engineer in Test

Location:

Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

Excellent salary and benefits package

Bright Purple are working exclusively with a world-leading technology company to recruit a

Principal Automation Engineer in Test

for their Edinburgh-based team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer in Test to take on a hands-on technical leadership role, building advanced automation systems for high-impact medical technology products.

As Principal SDET, you’ll play a central part in developing and delivering robust automation solutions across a large-scale platform that integrates software, hardware and complex networked devices used in healthcare environments. You will lead on technical design, mentor your peers, and drive quality-first engineering practices across the team.This is a hybrid position based in Edinburgh, with 2–3 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of scalable automated tests and test frameworks using Python

Define and maintain automation architecture, tools, and test strategy for a major product line

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, systems, UX, hardware) to ensure full test coverage and high quality

Plan and manage the test automation backlog and delivery roadmap

Guide and mentor engineers on best practices and technical development

Participate in cross-discipline design reviews and requirement discussions

Write, debug, document and maintain automated test code

Ensure all automation development is well-documented and audit-ready for regulatory compliance

Skills and experience required:

Extensive experience in test automation and software development for complex systems

Strong hands-on programming skills in

Python

Background in developing test frameworks and tools in CI/CD environments

Expertise in test architecture and automation strategy

Experience leading teams or technical initiatives within Agile environments

Excellent communication and leadership skills

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related subject (or equivalent industry experience)

What’s on offer:

25 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and 29 days after 10 years

Your birthday off

2 additional days off for moving house

Life insurance (4x basic salary) from day one

2 paid charity volunteering days per year

6% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

EdenRed discount platform

Working pattern:

Hybrid working with 2–3 days per week onsite at the Edinburgh office. Flexibility is supported, and the team works with a focus on results and quality over hours.Apply now:

If you’re an experienced Software Engineer in Test with strong Python skills and a passion for automation leadership, apply today or get in touch with Bright Purple for a confidential discussion.Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our ..... full job details .....