Automation Engineer Android

Automation Engineer Android

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Summary: The Automation Engineer role focuses on enhancing the quality and efficiency of the Client's Android application through the development and implementation of a robust automation testing pipeline. This remote position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure testability and quality throughout the development lifecycle. The role also involves mentoring other engineers and advocating for new automation technologies. Candidates should have extensive experience in mobile test automation and a strong programming background.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of a robust, scalable automation testing pipeline for the Client Android app.
  • Architect and evolve automated test frameworks and tools for CI/CD mobile releases.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
  • Collaborate with Android development, product, and manual QA teams to embed automation into the development lifecycle.
  • Identify, analyze, and triage complex defects uncovered by automation.
  • Mentor and guide other engineers on best practices in test automation.
  • Establish and report on key quality metrics derived from automation results.
  • Research and advocate for new automation technologies and methodologies.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for Android test automation.

Key Skills:

  • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience in software development or quality assurance.
  • Proven expertise in designing and maintaining complex automated test frameworks for Android applications.
  • Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or similar object-oriented languages.
  • Extensive experience with mobile test automation tools such as Espresso, Appium, or UI Automator.
  • Deep technical knowledge of Android platform behaviors and common mobile architecture patterns.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
  • Proficiency with mobile debugging tools and bug tracking systems.
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science principles.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We have Contract role Automation Engineer Android-Remote for our client at Los Angeles CA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details: Automation Engineer Android-Remote-Los Angeles CA Location : Remote (EST & PST) Project Duration : 12+ Months Contract Pay Rate : $80/hr. on W2

Responsibilities:

  • As an Automation Engineer, you'll be a critical contributor to the quality and efficiency of the Client Android application. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading the design, development, and implementation of a robust, scalable automation testing pipeline for the Client Android app, driving comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution within our CI/CD systems.
  • Architecting and evolving automated test frameworks and tools that enable continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) for mobile releases.
  • Developing, maintaining, and enhancing sophisticated automated test suites for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing across diverse Android devices, OS versions, and network conditions.
  • Collaborating deeply with Android development, product, and manual QA teams to embed automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, ensuring testability and quality are considered from inception.
  • Identifying, analyzing, and triaging complex defects uncovered by automation, working closely with engineering teams to ensure timely resolution and root cause analysis.
  • Mentoring and guiding other engineers on best practices in test automation, code quality, and building highly testable Android features.
  • Establishing and reporting on key quality metrics derived from automation results, providing actionable insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Researching, evaluating, and advocating for new automation technologies and methodologies to continuously advance our testing capabilities and efficiency.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert for Android test automation, influencing architectural and design decisions to promote inherent testability and reliability of the application.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience in software development or quality assurance, with a strong focus on mobile test automation.
  • Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining complex automated test frameworks and pipelines for Android applications at scale.
  • Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or similar object-oriented languages commonly used in Android development.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with leading mobile test automation tools such as Espresso, Appium, UI Automator, or similar technologies.
  • Deep technical knowledge of Android platform behaviors, lifecycles, user flows, system integrations, and common mobile architecture patterns.
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, including integrating automated tests into continuous integration systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Proficiency with mobile debugging tools like ADB, logcat, Charles Proxy, emulator/simulator environments, crash log analysis, and bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science principles, including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues and solutions clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Experience working effectively in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with writing tests using AI and/or ML frameworks such as Firebase Test Lab
  • Experience with performance, network, and security testing for mobile applications.
  • Understanding of backend systems and APIs that support mobile applications.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms.
  • Experience contributing to open-source test automation projects or active participation in relevant technical communities.
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