Senior QA Automation Engineer

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Vancouver, BC, CAN
Hybrid
95K-120K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develop and maintain scalable web and mobile test automation using Playwright, TypeScript, WebDriverIO, and Appium. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, apply generative AI to test creation and maintenance, and perform exploratory testing across cloud, hardware, firmware, and mobile environments. Lead defect analysis, validate releases, test NFC/BLE integrations, and define performance and load-testing requirements.
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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.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.


Department Overview
Software QA at Avigilon Alta is the quality function behind our cloud-managed access control and video security platform — products trusted by enterprise customers to secure their people, sites, and operations. The team partners with 8
product engineering teams to ensure every release meets the reliability bar our customers depend on, owning test strategy, automation, release validation, and defect prevention end-to-end.
We operate on an "Automation First" model. Our Playwright/TypeScript web automation suite is wired directly into CI/CD, and we invest heavily in modern tooling — AI-assisted test generation, self-healing locators, and visual regression
— so coverage scales with product growth rather than headcount. That leverage frees the team to spend human judgment where it matters most: exploratory testing, acceptance validation on high-risk features, and the customer-facing
flows where automation has the lowest ROI.
Job Description

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will be a primary driver of our "Automation First" strategy. This role is weighted heavily toward technical development (70% Automation / 30% Manual), focusing on building robust, scalable frameworks for our web and mobile ecosystems. You will leverage modern tools like Playwright, WebDriverIO, and Appium 2.0 while actively integrating Generative AI tools to optimize our testing lifecycle.
Responsibilities

  • Automation Framework Development (70%):
    • Design and maintain end-to-end automation suites for web applications using Playwright and TypeScript.
    • Architect mobile automation for iOS and Android using WebDriverIO + Appium 2.0.
    • Develop and scale automation for managing large-scale device fleets, focusing on firmware stability and edge-to-cloud connectivity.
    • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid, high-quality deployments.
  • AI Implementation & Strategy:
    • Implement AI-driven testing tools (e.g.,Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini) to enhance script maintenance, generate synthetic test data, and enable self-healing test suites.
    • Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate test case generation and automate the transformation of manual test steps into TypeScript code.
    • Explore AI for visual regression testing to ensure UI consistency across various mobile screen sizes and web browsers.
  • Manual & Exploratory Testing (30%):
    • Conduct high-impact manual testing for complex new features, including smoke, sanity, and user-centric acceptance testing.
    • Perform rigorous exploratory testing on physical hardware integrations and mobile-specific hardware triggers (NFC, BLE).
  • Defect Management: Lead the bug life cycle by providing deep-dive technical analysis, logs, and reproducible steps for engineering teams.
  • Performance Monitoring: Determine and define performance and load testing requirements based on product requirements.

  Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, with a proven transition into deep automation engineering.
  • Technical Core:
    • Expertise in TypeScript: Deep proficiency in writing clean, reusable, and modular code for automation.
    • Modern Web Testing: Advanced experience with Playwright.
    • Mobile Excellence: Extensive experience with Appium 2.0 and WebDriverIO (specifically for native and hybrid mobile apps).
    • Platform Tools: Hands-on experience with Xcode and Android Studio/ADB for debugging and profiling.
  • AI & Innovation:
    • Practical experience using AI tools for code generation, test optimization, or automated bug reporting.
    • Familiarity with leveraging AI for predictive analytics (e.g., identifying high-risk areas of the codebase for targeted testing).
  • IoT/Hardware: Experience testing hardware-integrated systems, firmware updates, or IoT device orchestration.
  • Cloud / SaaS Testing: Experience testing cloud-managed web applications, including multi-tenant environments, API integrations, and real-time data flows.
     

Soft Skills

  • Adaptability: Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Analytical Mindset: A data-driven approach to quality, utilizing metrics to improve the automation footprint.
  • Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between Hardware, Firmware, and Cloud Engineering teams.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with BrowserStack or similar cloud-based device farms.
  • Knowledge of video streaming protocols (HLS, WebRTC) for security camera integrations.
  • Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter).

The base salary for this position in CAD $95K–$120K base


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Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3+ years of experience in QA/Test

Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes

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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un  handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of experience in QA or software testing
  • 5+ years of professional software quality assurance experience
  • Deep proficiency in TypeScript
  • Advanced experience with Playwright
  • Extensive experience with Appium 2.0 and WebDriverIO for native and hybrid mobile applications
  • Hands-on experience with Xcode and Android Studio/ADB
  • Practical experience using AI tools for code generation, test optimization, or automated bug reporting
  • Familiarity with AI-powered predictive analytics for targeted testing
  • Experience testing hardware-integrated systems, firmware updates, or IoT device orchestration
  • Experience testing cloud-managed web applications, multi-tenant environments, API integrations, and real-time data flows
  • Experience with BrowserStack or similar cloud-based device farms
  • Knowledge of HLS or WebRTC video streaming protocols
  • Experience with performance and load-testing tools such as k6 or JMeter

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.

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