Mobile Test Automation Engineer

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions for iOS and Android applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Appium, Java-based frameworks, API automation, and CI/CD integration, and will work closely with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure high-quality mobile releases.

Key Responsibilities:

Mobile Automation & Testing:

• Design, develop, and maintain Appium-based automation frameworks for iOS and Android applications
• Automate functional, regression, smoke, and sanity tests for mobile apps
• Validate UI/UX behavior, gestures, permissions, accessibility standards, device compatibility, and OS versions
• Execute and stabilize mobile tests across emulators, simulators, and real devices

Automation Framework & CI/CD:

• Develop and enhance reusable automation components using Java with TestNG/JUnit and Maven/Gradle
• Implement and maintain Page Object Model (POM) with clean, modular test architecture
• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar)
• Monitor test execution results, reduce flakiness, and improve test coverage and reliability

API & Integration Testing:

• Design and execute API automation tests using RestAssured, Postman, or equivalent tools
• Validate REST APIs for authentication (OAuth/JWT), request/response handling, error validation, and data integrity
• Support end-to-end test scenarios combining mobile, API, and backend validations

Agile Delivery & Collaboration:

• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality gates
• Raise, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring clear documentation and closure
• Provide transparent quality status, risk assessments, and release readiness updates to stakeholders

Quality & Governance:

• Apply automation-first and shift-left testing practices
• Ensure alignment with risk, security, and compliance standards
• Continuously improve test coverage, defect leakage, and quality metrics

Required Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in Quality Engineering / Test Automation
• Strong hands-on experience with Appium for mobile automation (iOS & Android)
• Proficiency in Java and test frameworks such as TestNG or JUnit
• Solid experience in API automation using RestAssured / Postman
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills