Automation Engineer - iOS

Automation Engineer - iOS

Posted 7 days ago by 1755664400

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Summary: The Automation Engineer - iOS role focuses on enhancing the quality and efficiency of the Yahoo Mail iOS application through the design and implementation of a robust automation testing pipeline. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and the integration of automation throughout the development lifecycle. The engineer will also mentor others and advocate for new automation technologies to improve testing capabilities. This role is fully remote and emphasizes a strong background in mobile test automation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of a robust, scalable automation testing pipeline for the Yahoo Mail iOS app.
  • Architect and evolve automated test frameworks and tools for CI/CD for mobile releases.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
  • Collaborate with iOS 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 and code quality.
  • Establish and report on key quality metrics derived from automation results.
  • Research, evaluate, and advocate for new automation technologies and methodologies.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for iOS 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 iOS applications.
  • Strong programming skills in Swift, Objective-C, C++, or similar languages.
  • Extensive experience with mobile test automation tools such as XCUITest, Appium, XCTest.
  • Deep technical knowledge of iOS platform behaviors and common mobile architecture patterns.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
  • Proficiency with mobile debugging tools like Xcode and JIRA.
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science principles.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience in 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:
Job Title: Automation Engineer - iOS
Location: Remote
Responsibilities:
  • As an Automation Engineer, you'll be a critical contributor to the quality and efficiency of the Yahoo Mail iOS application. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading the design, development, and implementation of a robust, scalable automation testing pipeline for the Yahoo Mail iOS 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 iOS devices, OS versions, and network conditions.
  • Collaborating deeply with iOS 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 iOS 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 iOS 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 iOS applications at scale.
  • Strong programming skills in Swift, Objective-C, C++ or similar object-oriented languages commonly used in iOS development.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with leading mobile test automation tools such as XCUITest, Appium (for iOS), XCTest, or similar technologies.
  • Deep technical knowledge of iOS 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 Xcode, Charles Proxy, TestFlight, 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.
  • 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.
  • Shipped an app to the Apple App Store.
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