Mobile Automation – Technical Test Lead

INNOVATE IT AUSTRALIA; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech service company in Australia is seeking a Mobile Automation Technical Test Lead to define test strategies and manage automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in mobile automation testing, with a strong expertise in Appium for Android and iOS. Successful leadership skills are vital, along with a deep understanding of mobile testing challenges. This full-time role is ideal for professionals ready to take on a key position in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Mobile Automation Testing.
• Strong expertise in Appium for both Android and iOS.
• Experience in building custom automation frameworks from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall test strategy and build automation frameworks.
• Lead automation teams and manage stakeholders for onshore and offshore projects.
• Address mobile testing challenges related to devices and OS versions.

Skills

Mobile Automation Testing

Appium (Android & iOS)

Team management

Stakeholder management

Mobile testing challenges understanding

Tools

Java

TDD frameworks

BDD frameworks

Jenkins

Git

Maven/Gradle

Job description

Head of Overseas Operations Asia-Pacific

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Automation Technical Test Lead with strong hands‑on expertise in Appium‑based mobile automation and proven leadership capabilities.

The candidate will be responsible for defining the overall test strategy, building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks, leading automation teams, and managing stakeholders across onshore and offshore engagements.

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in Mobile Automation Testing
• Strong expertise in Appium (Android & iOS)
• Experience in building custom automation frameworks from scratch
• Strong team management and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of mobile testing challenges (devices, OS versions, performance, stability)

Good to Have / Nice to Have Skills

• Strong programming skills in Java
• Experience with TDD / BDD frameworks
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting