Software Test Engineer

Typical activities involved in the delivery of a Motorola Solutions software solution for which the Software Test Engineer is responsible include:

• Testing of software solutions / applications to ensure that the developed products meet the requirements and are free of defects
• Writing, maintaining and executing Test cases
• Reading and understanding requirements documentation provided by a Business Analyst, Customer, or another member of the Motorola Solutions team
• Being involved in the process of clarifying and refining requirements
• Providing estimated timescales for the testing of requirements
• Producing and maintaining appropriate documentation for tracking quality metrics
• Completing work to a high standard
• Completing work in a timely manner
• Attending Motorola Solutions or Customer premises periodically to perform and witness on-site testing within emergency services customer control rooms

A Software Test Engineer may also be required to assist with the development of the software solutions / applications or associated integrations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The SME and principal resource for all quality assurance activities relating to a software deployment(s) as part of an agile team
• A member of and advocate for the Quality Assurance guild within the Guardian Deployment team
• Responsible for defining the scope, objectives, and methodology for testing phases, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines - typically based on RVTM approach
• Responsible for designing detailed, reusable, and comprehensive manual (and automated) test cases based on functional and technical specifications
• Responsible for identification, documentation, and tracking software bugs using tools like Jira/Azure DevOps
• Execute rigorous testing cycles after new releases to ensure that new features haven’t inadvertently broken existing functionality
• Responsible for validating the data exchange between various system components and third-party services to ensure structural integrity and data quality
• Accountable for working directly with customers to validate and sign off system readiness
• Accountable for collaborating with developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes
• Accountable for supporting customer go live transitions

• A formal qualification (Degree) in Computing Science or equivalent
• At least 2 years industry experience in Software Testing at a large technology organisation, with ISTQB certification
• A critical eye for detail, that challenges the status quo
• Capable of delivering critical feedback without damaging relationships
• To be outspoken when projects are producing sub-standard output
• Be open to change, both with technologies and methodologies
• Knowledge of AGILE development principles
• Knowledge of source code management technologies (e.g. GIT, SubVersion etc.)
• Knowledge of software development / issue tracking systems (e.g. Jira, MS DevOps etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to obtain NPPV3 security clearance

Desirable:

• Experience of Java or OO languages
• Experience with automated test frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Cypress etc.)
• Experience with web service technologies (e.g. SOAP, REST etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL

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 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.

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