Embedded & Cloud Test Automation Engineer

Protec Fire Detection; Nelson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire Detection is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for high-quality, safety-critical products. You will work closely with firmware, software, and cloud developers to ensure systems are thoroughly validated.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, focusing on test frameworks, CI/CD integration, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., electronics, software).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Develop and execute test cases covering functional, regression, and system-level testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
• Analyse test results, identify defects, and support root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate across R&D teams to improve software quality and test coverage.
• Contribute to test strategy discussions, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in building and maintaining test environments, virtual devices, and simulators.

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., electronics, software)

Job description

Protec Fire Detection is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for high-quality, safety-critical products. You will work closely with firmware, software, and cloud developers to ensure systems are thoroughly validated.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, focusing on test frameworks, CI/CD integration, and collaboration across teams.