Mobile QA Automation Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Purple Drive Technologies LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Dallas, Texas
Summary: We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in mobile and backend/API testing. The role involves designing and maintaining automation frameworks, integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with development teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in test automation and mobile automation frameworks. This position is remote and open to candidates from any location in the US.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain automated functional, regression, and end-to-end test scripts using Java-based test frameworks.
- Build, enhance, and maintain mobile automation frameworks for Android and iOS platforms.
- Integrate automation test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and validation.
- Perform API and backend testing to validate business logic, data integrity, and integrations.
- Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, and verify fixes.
- Maintain and improve automation test coverage for new and existing features.
- Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to ensure fast feedback cycles and high product quality.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in test automation using Java, Kotlin, or Python.
- Hands-on experience in mobile automation using Appium, Espresso, UiAutomator, and XCUITest.
- Good working knowledge of Swift or Objective-C for iOS automation.
- Experience in API testing using REST/SOAP, Postman, and Rest Assured.
- Proven ability to build and maintain automation frameworks for Android and iOS applications.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Buildkite, and Spinnaker.
- Familiarity with Git, JIRA, and Xcode.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Location: Remote / US (Any Location)
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in mobile (Android & iOS) and backend/API testing. The ideal candidate will design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks, integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with development teams to ensure high-quality deliverables across mobile and backend systems.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Create and maintain automated functional, regression, and endtoend test scripts using Javabased test frameworks.
- Build, enhance, and maintain mobile automation frameworks for Android and iOS platforms.
- Integrate automation test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and validation.
- Perform API and backend testing to validate business logic, data integrity, and integrations.
- Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA, and verify fixes.
- Maintain and improve automation test coverage for new and existing features.
- Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to ensure fast feedback cycles and high product quality.
Technical / Functional Skills
- Strong experience in test automation using Java, Kotlin, or Python.
- Handson experience in mobile automation using:
- Appium
- Espresso
- UiAutomator
- XCUITest
- Good working knowledge of Swift or ObjectiveC for iOS automation.
- Experience in API testing using REST/SOAP, Postman, and Rest Assured.
- Proven ability to build and maintain automation frameworks for Android and iOS applications.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as:
- Jenkins
- GitLab
- Buildkite
- Spinnaker
- Familiarity with Git, JIRA, and Xcode.
Generic Skills
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a crossfunctional team