Test Automation Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Alta Aware inject intelligence into their approach to security and all their solutions. They help organisations see, understand, and act on their surroundings to protect people, business, and reputation in real-time.

Job Description

This is a hybrid working role, split between home working and our Uxbridge office.

Alta Video  provides an enhanced and innovative cloud security system solution for small and large scale customers.

We are looking for a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong backend automation expertise, excellent API testing skills, and a collaborative mindset to work closely with developers. 

While experience with our specific tech stack is not required, having proficiency in Go is a significant bonus. Above all, we value enthusiasm, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

Basic Requirements

You’re not expected to have all the following skills, but they will be useful in performing your job. We are looking for someone who:

• A collaborative team player who aligns with our core values and company culture.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test suites.

• Actively contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines to ensure frequent, high-quality releases.

• Deep proficiency in any modern programming language and the versatility to apply core engineering principles across any stack.

• Strong experience testing and automating workflows across the entire system, from the user interface down to the API.

• Proven troubleshooting skills with a knack for identifying and resolving complex issues.

• Practical experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment process.

It is also considered a bonus if you are:

• Hands-on experience with TypeScript /Playwright.

• Familiar with methodologies and tools for soak or performance testing.

• Practical experience with Jenkins or similar scheduling and integration tools.

• Exposure to video platforms, streaming technologies, or media solutions.

• Experience in Hardware automation.

• Experience with Mobile and Web automation is a significant plus.

Does this sound like you? We'd love you to apply, even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements and qualifications. 

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes

• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus)

• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays  

• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme

• Private medical insurance 

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Flexible working options 

• Life assurance  

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities

• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc

• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals

• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days

• Well known companies discount scheme

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Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement

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. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.