Automation Software Engineer - 3-month contract

Develop, test, and maintain high-quality software and firmware solutions for the life sciences industry, focusing on hardware automation and reliability Apply Test Driven Development to ensure robust and reliable code Co-own the code and continuously improve code quality and design through refactoring Use AI advancements to increase productivity while ensuring software is validated and traceable Conduct software verification and validation to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements Ensure software security through best practices and continuous improvement Apply DevOps practices to streamline development, deployment, and operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative features Ensure compliance with FDA CFR21 Part 11, CE, and ISO 9001 standards Work in two-week Scrum sprints while maintaining compliance with Agile GAMP5 2nd Edition Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience Experience in the life sciences industry or a comparable highly regulated industry, such as medical devices Strong experience writing clean, idiomatic, and testable code in Structured Text and TypeScript Understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Functional Programming Experience with Test Driven Development, pair programming, and CI/CD workflows using GitHub and GitHub Actions Understanding of software and hardware verification and validation processes Experience with continuous delivery using DevOps tools and methodologies Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Appreciation for good UX design and a customer-oriented mindset Strong written and verbal communication skills and teamwork abilities Experience working remotely in a highly skilled team Experience with Scrum, including breaking down, slicing, and estimating work, writing user stories, setting expectations, and keeping commitments Preferred: experience with Structured Text testability, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and ADS, Debian and Beckhoff Linux, Python, Vue3, RXDB, and Electron Full working rights in country of residence, either New Zealand or Australia Working visa sponsorship is not provided Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining software solutions for the life sciences industry, with a strong focus on Test Driven Development, DevOps practices, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in writing clean, testable code and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. Highest-signal resume keywords Test Driven Development DevOps Practices Structured Text Programming TypeScript Programming FDA CFR21 Part 11 Compliance ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Software Development Test Driven Development Object-Oriented Design Functional Programming Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Software Verification Software Validation Agile Methodologies Clean Code Practices Code Refactoring Soft Skills Problem-Solving Attention to Detail Teamwork Written Communication Verbal Communication Industry Keywords Life Sciences Medical Devices Regulatory Compliance ISO 9001 Agile GAMP5 Tools & Technologies GitHub GitHub Actions Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Debian Beckhoff Linux Python Vue3 RXDB Electron Scrum #J-18808-Ljbffr