Test Automation Lead, Motorola Solutions
+ Bonus + Employee stock purchase plan
Communication software for public safety & enterprise
Be an early applicant
Communication software for public safety & enterprise
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Bonus + Employee stock purchase plan
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build and connect safety and security technologies in our never-ending pursuit to keep people safer everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Candidates should have experience in leading a team of automation engineers and be capable of developing automated test solutions for the Pronto platform whilst guiding fellow testers to roll these solutions out across the department
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
- A formal qualification (Degree) in Computing Science or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in QA Automation
- Software Development in Test (SDET) qualification preferable
- Experience of converting manual test cases into automated scripts
- Experience of Java or another OO language
- Knowledge of software development / issue tracking systems (e.g. Jira, MS DevOps etc.)
- Experience of XML and XSLT
- Experience with web service technologies (e.g. SOAP, REST, JSON etc)
- Solid understanding of SQL and database queries for test data verification
- Knowledge of source code management technologies (e.g. SubVersion, GIT etc.)
- Experience with Smartphone testing (primarily Android)
- Experience of SQL
- Have an analytical mindset, where you look at a manual process and immediately start thinking about how to script it
- Have the ability to explain technical bugs to non-technical stakeholders clearly
- You take pride in the quality of the release and are not afraid to block a deployment release if quality standards aren't met.
- Confident to speak up when projects are producing sub-standard output
- Can communicate with core software development team to understand solution behaviour
- Can communicate with Pronto delivery teams to understand quality issues and improve where required
- Have a critical eye for detail, that challenges the status quo
- Capable of delivering critical feedback without damaging relationships
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and proactive Test Automation Lead to take ownership of our automated testing strategy
- You will be responsible for helping to convert our manual test cases into reliable automated scripts; primarily focusing on regression testing; to ensure product stability with every release
- Beyond standard QA, you will also identify "other viable processes"—looking for opportunities to automate repetitive workflows and data setup tasks to increase overall engineering efficiency
- You will work closely with the test manager, test engineers & developers to integrate automation into our everyday processes and ensure high-quality delivery
- Be capable of Developing, maintaining, and scaling a robust test automation framework, using tools like Cypress / Playwright, for the Pronto Platform and rolling it out across the department
- Oversee the automation of the regression testing suite, ensuring that critical paths are covered and that new features do not break existing functionality
- Work with manual testers to identify processes outside of standard testing (such as test data generation, environment setup, or reporting) that are viable for automation and implement solutions, thus reducing the amount of manual testing required by Pronto delivery teams, whilst still ensuring high levels of coverage
- Analyse test results, identify defects, document them clearly in DevOps/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 any new tools and technologies that may improve quality
Our take
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communication and software solutions tailored for public safety and enterprise sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes mission-critical radios, command center software and video security systems designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
The company's focus extends beyond mere hardware, as it emphasises integrated software solutions that facilitate communication and data management. This integration of hardware and software ensures clients can respond promptly and effectively to challenges.
Looking ahead, the company is focusing on integrating AI into its platforms, as well as developing its partnership with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup.
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Company benefits
- Flexible work models
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and family leave
- Health care benefits
- Global wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Rotation programs
- Mentor relationships
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Employee bonuses
- Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans
Company HQ
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
Leadership
James J. O'Connor
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Motorola Solutions in 1999. Founder and Chairman of Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and 1871. They are also the Global Head of Venture Capital and Managing Director at William Blair.
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