Maramalabs

Automation Software Engineer (3-month contract)

New Zealand · Work style not stated · Full-time

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EmployerMaramalabs
LocationNew Zealand
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

Automation Software Engineer (3 month contract)

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

About Us

Marama Labs is aiming to become a leading innovator in the thriving nanomedicine industry, dedicated to advancing healthcare outcomes for humankind through cutting-edge spectroscopy hardware and software solutions. We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer with a special interest in motion control and robotics to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of high-quality automation products that support scientific research and medical advancements.

Position Summary

We are seeking a experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in computer science and extensive experience in software engineering within hardware automation and the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, at least 3-6 years of professional experience in a regulated industry, and a rigorous approach to automated testing, software verification and validation, security, and DevOps best practices. We are seeking a motivated individual with a strong desire to work on a global cutting-edge deep tech project across time zones and cultures.

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain high-quality software and firmware solutions for the life sciences industry with a focus on hardware automation and reliability.

Apply long years of experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) to ensure robust and reliable code.

Co-own the code and continuously improve code quality and design through refactoring.

Use the latest advancements in AI to increase your productivity, while making sure the resulting software is always validated and traceable.

Conduct thorough software verification and validation to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, while staying highly agile.

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 at pace in 2 week sprints (we are doing Scrum), but with the added quality challenge of staying compliant (Agile GAMP5 2nd Edition).

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technological advancements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience.

Experience in the life sciences industry or a comparable high regulated industry such as medical devices or alike.

Strong experience in writing clean, idiomatic and testable code in Structured Test (ST) and Typescript

Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Functional Programming and how to apply them effectively.

Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), pair programming and managing and working with CI/CD workflows - We use GitHub and Github Actions.

Understanding of software and hardware verification and validation processes.

Experience in continuous delivery using DevOps tools and methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, an appreciation for good UX design and a very friendly and open customer-oriented mindset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and teamwork abilities and experience working remotely in a team formed of highly skilled and performing individuals.

Experience working with SCRUM, breaking down, slicing and estimating work, writing user stories, setting expectations and keeping commitments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Structured Text and how to make it testable.

Experience with Beckhoff TwinCat 3 and ADS

Experience with Debian and Beckhoff Linux

Experience with our other stack, that is Python, Vue3, RXDB, Electron and alike.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Work on a global meaningful project across time zones, cultures and industries.

The chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare, scientific research and the world.

The possibility of a contract extension or becoming a permanent employee

Marama Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not sponsor working visas at the moment. You need to have full working rights in your country of residence (either New Zealand or Australia) to be eligible to apply for this position.

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