Test Engineer in London

IXICO plc (AIM: IXI) is a global leader in neuroscience imaging and biomarker analytics, using its proprietary AI‑driven platform to help advance the treatment of neurological disorders and reduce the uncertainties associated with drug discovery, development and monitoring. As a key part of the global neurological disease research community, the Company has built a global reputation and 20‑year track record as an end‑to‑end Imaging Contract Research Organisation (iCRO) working with leading pharma companies, innovative biotech's, disease consortia and non‑profit organisations. IXICO has supported hundreds of neurological clinical trials, analysed hundreds of thousands scans and built an expansive network of expert imaging centres around the world.

The IXICO Platform is tailor‑made for neurological disease, reliably processing data from global trials, precisely measuring key imaging biomarkers associated with the identification, progression and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's. Image data is interrogated by the Platform and IXICO's expert scientists translating complex data into clinically meaningful insights while minimizing data variability and increasing reproducibility.

Our people are empowered to enable us to achieve our company goals and their own personal development through the “4A” values at the heart of our culture: Aspiration, Ability, Agility and Accountability. To help us deliver our medical image analysis solutions to large clinical trials we are hiring an experienced and passionate Test Engineer to join our dynamic team on a permanent full‑time capacity.

Purpose of the Role

The Test Engineer role is involved across a range of activities, including the evaluation of requirements, the development of test cases, execution of test scripts, and supporting subject matter experts in the completion of testing. The role holder also contributes to the continuous improvement of testing processes and the automation of testing activities. Working within an Agile environment, the role holder supports the deployment and enhancement of IXICO’s flagship clinical trial management and medical image analysis platform, enabling the business to deliver imaging and digital biomarker analytical services for clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IXICO’s Developers, Scientists and Business Analysts to design tests.
• Generate test ideas and heuristics.
• Identify and provide feedback on the gap/anomalies in the requirements.
• Analyse results of test sessions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s in a technical discipline e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Science or an exceptional candidate with experience.
• Ability to create exploratory tests from stories/requirements.
• Ability to work through problems with minimal supervision.
• Good working knowledge of Claude Code or similar AI‑assisted coding tools to support efficient test design, investigation and automation.
• Familiarity with Playwright for automated end‑to‑end and regression testing.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to understand complex problems in order to develop more nuanced and effective test scenarios.
• Acts as an advocate for good testing practices and continuously looks for opportunities to improve quality processes and ways of working.
• Proven experience of executing software testing with minimal supervision.
• Working with Linux command line tools.
• Identifying tasks, dependencies and risks during backlog grooming.
• Providing reasonable test estimates.
• Working on Agile projects.

Benefits

• Natural drive and intellectual curiosity to investigate issues, with a genuine passion for technology.
• Desire to learn new principles of Engineering at an accelerated pace and ambition to become a subject‑matter expert.
• Staff Annual Bonus Plans and Annual Salary Review.
• Generous employer pension contribution of 6%.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 28 days with every year at IXICO.
• BUPA private medical insurance scheme.
• Life Assurance of 4x annual salary.
• Employee Benefits Portal, offering various discounts in retail, food & drink, and entertainment.
• Engaging and social environment, with fundraising and sporting activities and seasonal events such as Summer and Christmas parties.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as eye tests, flu jabs, and Mental Health Awareness Training.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support on a wide range of topics.
• Hybrid working model pattern split between working in the City of London and remotely.
• Reimbursement allowance to purchase equipment to support working from home.
• Generous employee referral scheme offering £2,000 for referring a successful candidate to the company.
• Financial assistance for professional qualifications.
• Opportunity to contribute to an industry where your work has an impact every single day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IXICO does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class.