Test Automation Engineer

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MSI Software Enterprise - UK Deployment Team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of our automated testing strategy. Candidates should be capable of developing automated test solutions for the Pronto platform and rolling these out across the department. The role focuses on converting manual test cases into reliable automated scripts, primarily for regression testing to ensure product stability with every release, while identifying opportunities to automate repetitive workflows and data setup tasks to increase overall engineering efficiency.

• Develop, maintain, and scale a robust test automation framework using Cypress or Playwright for the Pronto Platform and roll it out across the department.
• Oversee automation of the regression testing suite, ensuring critical paths are covered and new features do not break existing functionality.
• Collaborate with manual testers to identify and automate processes outside of standard testing (e.g., test data generation, environment setup, or reporting) to reduce manual effort while maintaining high coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, document them clearly in DevOps or GitHub and work with developers to verify fixes.
• Participate in sprint planning and daily stand ups to provide testing estimates and flag potential quality risks early in the development cycle.
• Identify new tools and technologies that may improve quality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• A formal qualification (Degree) in Computing Science or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in QA Automation.
• Software Development in Test (SDET) qualification preferable.
• Experience converting manual test cases into automated scripts.
• Experience with Java or another object oriented language.
• Knowledge of software development and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, MS DevOps).
• Experience with XML and XSLT.
• Experience with web service technologies (SOAP, REST, JSON).
• Solid understanding of SQL and database queries for test data verification.
• Knowledge of source code management technologies (SubVersion, Git).
• Experience with smartphone testing, primarily Android.

• Analytical mindset for scripting manual processes.
• Ability to explain technical bugs to non technical stakeholders clearly.
• Willingness to block a deployment release if quality standards aren't met.
• Confidence to speak up when projects produce sub standard output.
• Strong communication with core software development and Pronto delivery teams.
• Critical eye for detail that challenges the status quo.
• Capability to deliver critical feedback without damaging relationships.

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible working options.
• Private medical care.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support, including EAP and wellbeing guidance.
• Carbon neutral initiatives and goals.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives, including volunteering support.
• Well known companies discount scheme.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.