Software Development Engineer in Test (iOS)

How You’ll Support Our Mission

As a member of our Medic 5 iOS Engineering Team, based in Belfast, you will be working on a high-profile new product which ESO is launching in winter 2024/25, that will revolutionize the EMS marketplace and fundamentally change the way Ambulance crews and clinicians provide and track the medical care they provide. Partnering with Apple to build the new EHR iOS app in an innovative iOS Native architecture that will allow ESO to use many of the out of the box features and functions you will  find on an iOS device. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference to community health and safety while growing your expertise on a cutting-edge application that makes use of the latest cloud-native technologies. Our software engineers are passionate about their craft and revel in shipping software that improves patient care. If you're eager to develop clean, efficient, and innovative automation solutions that drive meaningful improvements in software quality, this is the role for you.

Reporting to the Development Manager you will be part of our Engineering team. 

What you’ll be doing – the day to day:

You can expect to: 

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, UI, and functional) for iOS (Swift) mobile applications. 
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to understand app requirements and prioritize testing efforts. 
• Collaborate with Engineering and DevOps Teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. 
• Work closely with iOS developers to identify potential issues early and advocate for best testing practices. 
• Work with product and release management to control risk, improve quality, and streamline product release cycles 
• Improve the efficiency and performance of automated test suites for iOS. 
• Develop and execute performance and load tests to validate app stability under various conditions. 
• Track and report metrics for test coverage, code quality, and defect density. 
• Monitor and analyze test failures, identifying root causes and driving bug resolution. 
• Implement real-time monitoring to detect app crashes, performance bottlenecks, and other issues in production. 

Who You Are - some of the essential things required to be successful in the role:

• 3+ years of experience as an SDET or similar quality-focused role, with an emphasis on iOS mobile applications. 
• Strong hands-on experience with iOS frameworks and testing tools (e.g. XCTest, XCUITest). 
• Knowledge of relevant programming languages e.g. Swift and/or Objective-C. 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Xcode Cloud) and tools (e.g. Jenkins) 
• Knowledge of device and simulator testing for iOS, including troubleshooting and debugging mobile apps. 
• Proficiency in source control systems like Git. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving solutions. 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. 
• Self-motivated with a passion for delivering high-quality user experiences. 

Who you are – it’s desirable if you have experience of any or all of the following; 

It’s a plus if you have experience of any or all of the following; 

• Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks such as Appium or Detox for cross-platform testing. 
• Proficiency in testing and optimizing for iOS-specific constraints like battery efficiency, memory management, and network performance. 
• Familiarity with OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide (MSTG) for identifying potential vulnerabilities. 
• Experience with mobile accessibility testing and localization testing.

Benefits & Perks:
•    Paid Vacation: 5 weeks of paid vacation to recharge and connect with family and friends. 
•    Sick Time Conversion: Convert unused sick time into additional vacation days. 
•    Meal Vouchers: Access to delicious meals and snacks during your workday. 
•    Ergonomic Workspace: Electrically adjustable desks, comfortable chairs, laptop, phone, and internet. 
•    Dynamic Team Environment: Experience the camaraderie and agility of an energetic and passionate team. 
•    Hybrid Workforce: Flexible options to perform your role from our centrally located office, convenient to shopping and restaurants, or from home as needed.  
•    Office Amenities: Convenient safe bike-parking and onsite shower facilities, catering to those who prefer sustainable commuting options. 
•    Competitive Salary: along with a comprehensive benefits package. 
•    Career Development & Training: Benefit from career development programs, mentorship opportunities, training sessions, and paths for advancement. 
•    Inclusive Workplace: a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workplace where all people feel supported, and creativity and new ideas are encouraged. 
•    Employee Referral Bonus Program: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team. 

About ESO

ESO is a fast-paced, growing data, technology and research company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the changing needs of today’s EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals. We’re small enough to be nimble and fun, but big enough to be a great place to work. We serve thousands of customers out of our offices across the US, Canada and Northern Ireland. 

Are you ready to Make a Difference? 

ESO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at ESO regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor.