Software Test Lead

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Software Test Lead

United Kingdom Cambridge FULL-TIME HYBRID

CRFS is seeking a Software Test Lead to spearhead our software quality strategy. As we scale our suite of RF spectrum monitoring and data visualization tools we need a leader who can balance big picture quality assurance with hands-on technical guidance.

You will be responsible for defining how we test what we automate and how we maintain our high standards of reliability for mission-critical defence and regulatory software. You will bridge the gap between product management and engineering ensuring that our software is not just bug-free but fit for purpose in the most demanding environments.

What Youll Do

• Strategy & Leadership: Define and implement a comprehensive software test strategy covering functional regression integration and performance testing.

• Team Mentorship: Lead and coach a small team of test engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

• Test Planning: Own the test lifecycle for major releases from initial requirements analysis and test plan creation to final sign-off and release reporting.

• Automation Roadmap: Evaluate current manual processes and lead the transition toward a balanced automated/manual testing approach.

• Quality Advocacy: Act as the primary voice for quality in cross-functional meetings working closely with Product Owners and Software Architects to ensure testability is built-in from day one.

• Issue Management: Oversee the bug triage process ensuring defects are prioritized correctly and resolved efficiently according to project timelines.

• Process Evolution: Refine our Quality Management System (QMS) processes to align with modern Agile practices while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Basic Requirements

What Were Looking For

• Proven Experience: Extensive background in software testing with prior experience in a Lead Senior or Principal role.

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to design test frameworks and workflows from the ground up rather than just following existing ones.

• Technical Depth: Deep understanding of software architecture including how desktop/web applications interact with embedded systems and APIs.

• Tooling Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of test management tools (e.g. Jira/Xray) and experience implementing automation frameworks.

• Leadership Skills: A natural ability to motivate a team manage stakeholder expectations and communicate risk clearly to senior leadership.

• Domain Interest: While RF knowledge isnt required day one you must have the technical curiosity to learn how our software controls complex physical hardware.

Nice to Have

• Automation Stack: Experience with Python-based test frameworks (Pytest) or UI automation tools (Selenium Playwright).

• CI/CD Integration: Knowledge of integrating automated tests into Azure DevOps or Jenkins pipelines.

• Networking Expertise: Understanding of high-speed data streaming TCP/UDP protocols and network performance testing.

• Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Level (Test Manager) or equivalent.

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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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.