Mobile Test Automation Manager

DWS; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS is seeking an experienced Mobile Automation Test Manager to lead testing and quality engineering across customer-facing mobile and digital platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role to define and execute enterprise-wide test automation strategies while driving quality across iOS, Android, and web applications.

You will mentor teams and shape automation-first practices in a large-scale enterprise program. Hybrid Sydney-based role with 2-3 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering automated testing solutions for mobile apps on iOS and Android.
• Expert-level experience with WebdriverIO and Appium for mobile automation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and Selenium for web automation.
• Experience building scalable automation frameworks using JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles.
• Experience testing customer-facing digital products, mobile apps, and self-service platforms.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps environments.
• Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and mentor automation testing teams across multiple projects.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks across mobile and web platforms.
• Establish quality assurance standards, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Project Managers to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Review test plans, test cases, automation scripts, and execution outcomes.
• Track and report testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and defects to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous integration and continuous testing practices within DevOps pipelines.
• Manage test environments, test data, and automation toolsets.
• Support release planning, production deployments, and defect management activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation optimisation.
• Champion automation-first quality engineering practices across delivery teams.

Skills

Mobile automation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Test strategy

CI/CD integration

Mentoring teams

DevOps collaboration

Tools

WebdriverIO

Appium

Playwright

Selenium

JavaScript

TypeScript

GitHub

CI/CD tools

BrowserStack

Test management tools

Job description

Job Summary

DWS is seeking an experienced Mobile Automation Test Manager to lead testing and quality engineering initiatives across customer-facing mobile and digital platforms.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced automation professional who can define and execute enterprise-wide test automation strategies while driving quality outcomes across iOS, Android, and web applications. You'll play a key role in shaping automation-first practices, building scalable frameworks, mentoring teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex digital environments.
Working within a large-scale enterprise program, you'll provide technical leadership across mobile automation, influence testing strategy, and help drive continuous improvement in quality engineering practices.

Where: Sydney
Type: ACN or Max Term
Start: ASAP
Length: Initial 9-month engagement
Style: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite
Salary: Up to $760/day (ACN) or up to $180K package (Max Term)

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and mentor automation testing teams across multiple projects.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks across mobile and web platforms.
• Establish quality assurance standards, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and Project Managers to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Review test plans, test cases, automation scripts, and execution outcomes.
• Track and report testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and defects to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous integration and continuous testing practices within DevOps pipelines.
• Manage test environments, test data, and automation toolsets.
• Support release planning, production deployments, and defect management activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation optimisation.
• Champion automation-first quality engineering practices across delivery teams.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience delivering automated testing solutions for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Expert-level experience with WebdriverIO and Appium for mobile automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Selenium for web application automation.
• Experience building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles.
• Experience testing customer-facing digital products, mobile applications, and self-service platforms.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps environments.
• Experience with GitHub and source control practices.
• Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools.

Preferred Experience

• CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar.
• API automation using Postman or Apidog.
• Device farm platforms including BrowserStack, LambdaTest, or TestMu.
• Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Experience within banking, financial services, insurance, or other highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to cloud-based environments and modern DevOps practices.
• Performance and accessibility testing experience.
• Experience working within large enterprise transformation programmes.

Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in professionals who have successfully led mobile automation initiatives, driven automation adoption across engineering teams, and can balance hands-on technical delivery with strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.
You will:

• Possess a strong quality engineering mindset.
• Be capable of operating independently and driving automation initiatives.
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Be comfortable working in complex enterprise environments.
• Have experience influencing testing strategy and automation adoption.
• Be able to advocate for automation-first approaches and quality engineering best practices.
• Bring a collaborative, adaptable, and delivery-focused mindset.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail while maintaining a pragmatic approach.
• Be committed to mentoring team members and fostering a high-performing engineering culture.

About Us

Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation. Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights. DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.