Mobile Test Automation Engineer

Scigon Solutions - Oak Brook, IL

Full-time - Senior

Oak Brook, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mobile Test Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks for mobile applications using tools like Appium and Selenium. This role requires a strong understanding of mobile application testing concepts and the ability to create robust automation scripts in Java or JavaScript. The engineer will collaborate with development teams to ensure high-quality software releases through effective test automation and integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient automation frameworks using Appium and Selenium for mobile application testing.
• Write and execute automated test cases for mobile applications to ensure high quality and reliability of software releases.
• Create and maintain test scripts in Java or JavaScript to cover functional, regression, and integration test scenarios for mobile applications.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze test results, and generate comprehensive test reports to provide insights into the quality of mobile applications.
• Work closely with development teams to understand requirements, provide feedback on design and architecture decisions, and advocate for testability and automation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and deployment of mobile applications.
• Identify high-value test cases for automation and prioritize them based on risk and impact on software quality.
• Conduct regular regression testing to ensure that new features and enhancements do not introduce regressions or break existing functionality.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends, tools, and techniques in mobile test automation and incorporate best practices into the testing process.
• Collaborate with QA team members to establish and enforce quality standards, best practices, and testing processes across the organization.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Appium and Selenium for automating mobile applications across different platforms (iOS and Android).
• Solid understanding and proficiency in Java or JavaScript for developing robust and maintainable automation scripts.
• Deep understanding of mobile application testing concepts, including UI testing, functional testing, performance testing, and compatibility testing.
• Experience in utilizing test frameworks like TestNG or JUnit for organizing and executing test cases efficiently.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for managing and collaborating on test automation code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or Bamboo for automating the build, test, and deployment process.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug test automation scripts and identify root causes of failures effectively.
• Knowledge of cross-platform testing strategies and tools for ensuring consistent performance across different mobile devices and operating systems.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and participating in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting test cases and results.
• Seeking senior or lead level candidates with demonstrated leadership abilities.