Senior 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 have a fantastic city center office in the heart of Edinburgh and fully embrace a hybrid home/office working model, with an aim for 2 days in the office
• We are looking for a skilled Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team
• Mission-Critical Quality Assurance: Directly contribute to public safety and enterprise security by assuring the quality of cutting-edge solutions
• Evolve AI Quality Strategy: Support the shift from traditional QA to continuous quality benchmarks for AI and real-time systems
• Architect Modern Test Frameworks: Design and scale sophisticated automated testing frameworks using tools like TypeScript/Playwright across UI, API, and backend systems
• Specialized Performance Engineering: Utilize expertise in tools like k6 to execute and analyze load, stress, and spike tests on high-performance, real-time systems

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

• The ideal candidate combines strong automation expertise with excellent API & browser and performance automation skills, a solid foundation in coding, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Champion a culture of quality and act as a collaborative mentor across the engineering team
• Proven ability to architect, develop, and scale sophisticated automated testing frameworks for cross-stack (UI, API, backend) validation and maintainability
• Expert-level proficiency in modern programming languages, with the architectural insight to design and uphold rigorous engineering standards
• Expertise in building, securing, and refining CI/CD infrastructure to fully automate the software lifecycle and drive high-velocity release cycles
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities for deconstructing complex system failures and implementing systemic preventative measures
• Proven expertise in performance engineering, specifically utilizing tools like k6 to design, execute, and analyze load, stress, and spike tests
• Senior-level experience managing Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or complex orchestration and scheduling ecosystems
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript /Playwright
• Specialized knowledge of video engineering, low-latency streaming, or digital media delivery pipelines
• Comprehensive experience leading automation initiatives across both Mobile (iOS/Android) and Web platforms
• A background in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automation or firmware testing