Test Automation Lead

Motorola Solutions
Glasgow
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical mindset","Communication","Explaining technical bugs","Attention to detail","Collaborating with development teams"]

Own the automated testing strategy for the Pronto platform used by UK emergency services. Lead a team of automation engineers, build and scale a regression test automation framework (using Cypress/Playwright), and convert manual test cases into reliable scripts. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows (data setup, environment setup, reporting), analyze results, document defects in DevOps/GitHub, and work with developers to verify fixes. Hybrid working with regular Glasgow office attendance.

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Motorola Solutions
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Test Automation Lead

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Job Summary

Own the automated testing strategy for the Pronto platform used by UK emergency services. Lead a team of automation engineers, build and scale a regression test automation framework (using Cypress/Playwright), and convert manual test cases into reliable scripts. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive workflows (data setup, environment setup, reporting), analyze results, document defects in DevOps/GitHub, and work with developers to verify fixes. Hybrid working with regular Glasgow office attendance.
Location: Glasgow
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, maintain, and scale a test automation framework for the Pronto platform and roll it out across the department using tools like Cypress/Playwright.
  • •Oversee automation of the regression testing suite to ensure critical paths are covered and new features don’t break existing functionality.
  • •Collaborate with manual testers to identify processes outside standard testing (test data generation, environment setup, reporting) that can be automated.
  • •Analyze 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 quality risks early.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusPensionEquityMedical CareLife AssuranceParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years of experience in QA automation and experience converting manual test cases into automated scripts.
  • •Experience developing and scaling a test automation framework and overseeing regression test automation coverage.
  • •Experience of Java or another OO language.
  • •Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development/issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, MS DevOps).
  • •Degree in Computing Science (or equivalent experience).
Experience:2+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Computing Science
Skills:Analytical mindsetCommunicationExplaining technical bugsAttention to detailCollaborating with development teams
Tech Stack:CypressPlaywrightDevOpsGitHubJiraMS DevOpsJavaXMLXSLTSOAPRESTJSONSQLGITSubVersionAndroid

Company Brief

Motorola Solutions
Provides mission-critical communications products and services, including radios, software, video security, and command center solutions for public safety, government, and enterprise customers worldwide.
Industry: Surveillance & Security Hardware
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1928
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