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 a dedicated Test Engineer 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, explore and model the product and features to be tested.
• Collaborate with IXICO’s Developers, Scientists and Business Analysts to design tests.
• Proactively learn and apply test design principles.
• Generate test ideas and heuristics.
• Author test scripts.
• Weigh-in on design and testing considerations, estimates and approach during our Agile SDLC (feature planning, grooming, etc).
• Identify and provide feedback on the gap/anomalies in the requirements.
• Attend sprint planning meetings and discuss testing issues.
• Execute test scripts.
• Analyse results of test sessions.
• Write clear and concise bug reports and steps to reproduce.

Qualifications and skills required for the role:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in a technical discipline e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Science– or an exceptional candidate with according to experience.
• Ability to create exploratory tests from stories/requirements.
• Experience in the execution of tests and record test results.
• Experience in investigating and diagnosing issues.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to effective test reporting.
• 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.

Desirable:

• Proven experience of executing software testing with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge in scripting or programming languages (e.g. Bash, Python, Java).
• Working with Linux command line tools.
• Identifying tasks, dependencies and risks during backlog grooming.
• Providing reasonable test estimates.
• Knowledge of clinical trial and image analysis data workflows.
• Working on Agile projects.

Other:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical issues.
• Natural drive and intellectual curiosity to investigate issues, with a genuine passion for technology.
• Keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Desire to learn new principles of Engineering at an accelerated pace and ambition to become a subject-matter expert.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package including benchmarked salaries.
• 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.

How to Apply: IXICO is working hard to create a representative, inclusive and empowered team, because we believe different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make a better workplace, and ultimately better services. IXICO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class. This is a great opportunity for a motivated Test Engineer in a permanent full-time capacity to thrive in an engaging and fast-paced environment, to make a difference on an everyday basis. If you think IXICO should meet you, please send us your CV and covering letter by email or apply directly via LinkedIn. We are looking forward to your application.