Mobile Automation QA - SDET

• Must have skills: SDET, Java coding, willing to learn Appium on the job; willing to work on automation scripts & coding.
• We are ok to hire a good Java backend developer who can learn automation tools and Appium scripts on the job. Open for a long term assignment and not a stop gap arrangement.
• We can provide sponsorship for this role. No subcontracting allowed for this role.
• Location: 100% onsite at Irving, TX
• Candidates should be willing to attend an onsite interview (expenses paid)

JD:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to design, development, and implementation of automated systems and processes. You will be responsible for test strategy execution, automation, test data management, and performance testing. You will work closely with developers and product teams to enhance software systems' efficiency, quality, and scalability. Experience in mobile testing is a plus, and familiarity with geospatial or navigation-based systems is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a strong background in automation tools, programming, systems integration, and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in defining and executing the test strategy across various testing types (functional, regression, integration, and performance).
• Design and maintain test cases, test plans, and test artifacts that support quality delivery.
• Contribute to a reusable and consistent test data strategy across test environments.
• Build and maintain automation scripts using Java-based tools and frameworks:
  • Selenium / Selenide
  • Appium (for mobile)
  • TestNG / JUnit
  • Cucumber
  • RestAssured / Karate
  • Allure / ExtentReports
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Assist in post-release performance benchmarking using:
  • JMeter, Gatling, or k6
• Log and categorize defects, validate fixes, and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Use tools like Zephyr, TestRail, or similar for test management and reporting.
• Work closely with and receive guidance from the Senior QA Engineer on framework improvements, QA standards, and career growth.

Requirements

• 7-8 years of experience in QA automation with Java-based tools and test frameworks.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or automation scripting tools.
• Strong understanding of test data creation and maintenance.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestComplete) is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with CI/CD, API testing, and automated functional testing.
• Awareness of performance testing concepts and tools.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development teams.

Nice to Have

• Mobile application testing experience (manual and/or automated).
• Exposure to geospatial or navigation systems (maps, routes, ETA calculations).