Test Automation Engineer

• The Avigilon Alta Video team is responsible for the mission-critical infrastructure that powers our VMS. We are currently evolving our platform to support deep-tier interconnection across the Motorola product portfolio. Our team values high-performance engineering, architectural integrity, and a commitment to building the most reliable real-time tools in the industry
• We are looking for a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join our team in Edinburgh
• Mission-Critical Quality Assurance: Directly contribute to public safety and enterprise security by executing and assuring the quality of cutting-edge
  solutions
• Support Quality Benchmarks: Work with senior engineers to support continuous quality benchmarks for real-time systems and new AI features
• Develop and Maintain Test Suites: Develop, maintain, and execute automated
  tests within existing frameworks (e.g., TypeScript/Playwright) across UI, API, and backend systems
• Specialized Mobile Automation: Responsible for developing and executing
  automated test scripts for iOS and Android applications to ensure seamless
  mobile user experiences. Integrates mobile tests with emulators, simulators, and real-device clouds into the team’s delivery pipeline

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

Preferred experience

• 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 can:
• Actively contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines to ensure frequent, high-quality releases
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and practical experience contributing to or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• A collaborative team player who aligns with our core values and company culture
• Proven expertise in iOS/android mobile testing, proficiency with cross-platform mobile tools (e.g., Appium) or native frameworks (XCUITest, Espresso), using languages like Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Demonstrated proficiency in a modern programming language and the ability to apply core engineering principles
• Experience with testing and automating workflows across different layers of a system, including user interfaces (UI) and APIs
• Solid troubleshooting and debugging skills to identify and resolve test failures and system issues
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts within established frameworks
• Adaptability, and a willingness to learn
• While experience with our specific tech stack is not required, having proficiency in Typescript /Playwright is a significant bonus. Above all, we value enthusiasm,
• The ideal candidate combines strong automation expertise with excellent API & browser automation skills, a solid foundation in coding, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• 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
• Experience in Hardware automation
• Exposure to video platforms, streaming technologies, or media solutions
• API & Infrastructure: hands-on experience with RESTful API, websockets.. Solid understanding of web development principles
• Logic & State: Understanding of application state patterns, data flows (e.g., Pinia, Vuex, or Redux) and reactivity/observables
• 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
• Resilient Systems: excited about building, operating, and maintaining resilient, scalable systems. Tests their code
• Willingness to learn: we’re always looking to improve our codebase, whether via patterns or libraries and we review code
• Flexibility: happy exploring new areas of the codebase and jumping into new
  features (with help, of course). Can prioritise effectively
• Remote Culture: the team is distributed across geographies, and you’re happy
  working remotely part of the week
• Analysis: ability to investigate and get to the root cause of issues and find a
  solution