Mobile Automation Engineer

Column Technical Services is hiring a skilled Mobile Automation Engineer to join a dynamic, forward‑thinking team in Alpharetta, GA. If you're passionate about building high‑quality mobile automation solutions, love working with modern tools and thrive in a fast‑paced environment driven by innovation and teamwork, this is your chance to make a real impact. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, contribute to high‑visibility projects, and help shape the future of mobile testing for a leading organization. If you're passionate about automation and live near Alpharetta, this is your moment, apply now!

This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds-flexible remote work combined with meaningful in‑person collaboration three days per week, so candidates must be located within a commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams of developers, QA engineers, and testers to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Develop and implement Java‑based applications that align with client requirements and business objectives.
• Design, build, and maintain automated functional and regression test scripts using Selenium.
• Ensure the quality of mobile applications by developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies using tools and frameworks such as Appium.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and overall software development methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and clients to gather requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
• Track project progress, manage client expectations, and ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in Java development, Selenium automation, and mobile testing; incorporate best practices into team workflows.
• Support client communication by offering technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative, effective solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Java development and testing.
• Strong expertise in Selenium-based test automation.
• Hands-on experience with mobile testing frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications.
• Knowledge of continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Willingness to travel on an occasional basis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues and drive collaborative resolutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for clearly conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Leadership experience in guiding teams, managing projects, and driving technical initiatives to successful completion.
  
  

Equal OpportunityColumn Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.