As an Automation Test Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in Automated Test Script development, execution and maintenance, liaising closely with other ICT staff and business subject matter experts.
As part of the team working in the Digital Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of technology to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.
Joining Digital Division means being part of work that has a real impact on policing and communities across Scotland. Our technology and digital services support operational policing every day, while helping to transform how Police Scotland works, makes decisions and delivers services to the public.
Key Responsibilities -
- Specific responsibility for the scoping, estimation, development, execution and maintenance of automated test scripts and test scenarios covering a range of national enterprise scale solutions
- Design, create, test and deploy effective automated test solutions for new and existing enterprise scale solutions (both internally developed and third-party) and work in collaboration with other members of the test team, identify applications for which automated test solutions could yield tangible benefits in terms of test efficiency and productivity
- Participate in quality reviews, provide recommendations to management to improve software development/test working practices, processes and procedures
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.
This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.
Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.
We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.


