Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job description

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 Innovation is the oxygen of our company, and in 2023, we invested more than US$850 million in research and development (R&D). We’re now opening a new Research & Development Centre in Cork, Ireland focused on designing software for the company’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio, with plans for expansion across other technologies in the future.

Motorola Solutions’ ecosystem of technologies is centred on safety and security, with LMR representing a foundational core. The company has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks worldwide, trusted by governments and enterprises for highly secure communications designed to work in the most extreme conditions. Modernised with broadband and advanced data applications, LMR remains at the forefront of providing public safety agencies with the communications they rely on and need.

You’ll be part of our diverse and experienced global team, developing meaningful solutions that support thousands of public safety agencies and enterprises worldwide in solving complex safety and security challenges. Come join our team to work on real-world projects with a real-world impact.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Automation Test Engineer to join our Android Team. This pivotal role is a key driver of quality for our mission-critical radio communication systems. The position is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies across complex hardware/software integrations, encompassing some of the latest technologies available to the market.

Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis: Understand specifications and functional requirement documents thoroughly to ensure testability. Building and Maintaining Automation frameworks. Integrating with automation tools and automation development.

Test Strategy & Design

Define the test environment, test suites, test plans, and detailed test cases for complex system features.

Execution & Reporting

Execute test cases, rigorously analyze results, and effectively report all detected issues/defects with clarity and precision.

Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with department members and leadership (internal & external stakeholders).

Documentation

Develop essential technical documentation (know-how, best practices, and feature-related documentation).

Mentorship & Training

Give demonstrations and provide training to other team members (internal & external) to share knowledge and elevate skills.

Continuous Learning

Keep abreast of industry standards and the newest testing methodologies and tools to ensure technical relevance.

Basic Requirements

Education: B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Core Experience

0-2 years of experience with automated testing methodologies and principles. Development Experience with test automation frameworks and automation development using languages such as Java or Python.

System Expertise

Demonstrated experience testing large-scale, high-availability, distributed systems involving both hardware and software.

Defect Management

Proven experience in effective defect logging and triage processes.

Tools Proficiency

Working knowledge of test management software (e.g., Jira, Test Rail).

Communication

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for collaboration and reporting.

Methodology

Experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum/Kanban).

Soft Skills

Strong analytical skills and demonstrated capability in team mentoring.

Nice to have Environments

Experience working within complex Hardware laboratory environments.

Domain Knowledge

Background in Telecommunications.

Technical Knowledge

Familiarity with Networking protocols and concepts.

Advanced Testing

Experience with Security, Performance & scalability testing methodologies. #LI-ST2 #LI-Onsite Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No Company Motorola Solutions Ireland 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.