Embedded QA 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

The Evidence and Devices Engineering team is responsible for Motorola Solutions’ body cameras, vehicle cameras and evidence management software leveraged in public safety and enterprise applications worldwide.

We are a thriving and growing company in search of an Embedded Software Engineer to join our devices team at the Edinburgh, Scotland site. This is a full time role where you will play a crucial part in the development and growth of our body worn camera software projects.

We are seeking a talented and proactive individual who can contribute to our team’s success and foster a positive culture within the company.

Job Description

• Analyzes, designs, develops and maintains robust automated test scripts and frameworks for the organization’s products.

• Performs system integration testing of software and hardware to maintain throughput and ensure overall program consistency.

• Develop, validate and update automation test structures, test cases and internal technical documentation. 

• Assist in resolving customer field issues on live production systems. Troubleshoot client/server product issues and maintain high-availability standards.

Basic Requirements

Please note, this position is on location in the Edinburgh City Centre office.

Due to the nature of the role and the necessity for reporting, we do require a high level of written English.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.

• At least 3+ yrs quality assurance experience in Agile Development environments.

• Minimum 2+ yrs experience with automated testing tools or equivalent automation skills or software development.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and quickly adjust in a rapidly changing environment.

• Experience using Hardware devices is a bonus.

Other Skills:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Well- organised.

• Strategic thinker.

• Experience: 2-5 years of software engineering experience with knowledge of HTML, CSS, TypeScript and ideally modern frontend frameworks.

• Logic & State: Understanding of application state patterns, data flows (e.g., Pinia, Vuex, or Redux) and reactivity/observables.

• API & Infrastructure: hands-on experience with RESTful API, websockets.. Solid understanding of web development principles.

• Engineering Mindset: a good foundation in data structures/algorithms and design patterns. Ability to see the long-term implications of solutions.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated team player skills and a willingness to work with others.

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 of 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

 
We are an equal opportunities employer and we want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the process works for you. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

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.