QA Lead, Mobile Test Automation

Range Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Range Group in Toronto is hiring a QA Lead to build mobile test automation for our travel platform's native app (React Native/Expo). This role starts as an individual-contributor today, with scope to grow into a larger team over time.

You will own a mobile UI test framework with Appium and WebdriverIO, extend Playwright API tests, manage cloud device testing, define regression strategies, and align mobile testing with the broader QA organization while handling sensitive data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA, testing, SDET, or similar, with strong mobile testing expertise.
• Experience building and owning a mobile test automation framework: architecture, CI integration, flaky test mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with Appium and WebdriverIO.
• Experience testing REST APIs, ideally with Playwright or similar.
• Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or similar CI/CD tooling.
• Experience using AI tools to support test automation work.
• Comfortable as an individual contributor and primary technical owner.
• Experience testing applications handling sensitive personal or payment data.

Responsibilities

• Build and own a mobile UI test automation framework using Appium and WebdriverIO with TypeScript, covering iOS and Android.
• Extend our existing Playwright API test suite to cover backend data sources
• Set up and manage cloud device testing infrastructure for iOS and Android
• Define testing processes, regression strategy, and release readiness standards for mobile
• Work with the mobile development team on testability and quality standards
• Align mobile testing practices with the broader QA organization
• Apply testing practices suited to sensitive personal and payment data
• Use AI tools to support test design, automation, and coverage of AI-assisted app development

Skills

Mobile testing

Test automation

CI/CD

AI-assisted testing

Tools

Appium

WebdriverIO

Playwright

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Range Group we believe in the power of the professional travel advisor. We represent over $4.5 billion in annual travel sales. All our investments stem from a common thesis, that travel advisors add real value to a trip. Travel advisors when equipped with technology and 24/7 support are irreplaceable. Equally important is our philanthropy. Range Foundation channels 10% of group profits to social impact. From exploration grants, improved access to education, new discoveries on sea and land, cultural infrastructure, and helping our global neighbors in times of need — we are investing to build a better future.

This is a hybrid position, currently requiring a minimum of two days per week onsite at our office located at 2 Queen St. E in Toronto, ON.

THE ROLE

We're hiring a QA Lead to build mobile test automation for our travel platform's native app (React Native/Expo). This would start as an individual-contributor role today, with scope and team expected to grow over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and own a mobile UI test automation framework using Appium and WebdriverIO with TypeScript, covering iOS and Android.
• Extend our existing Playwright API test suite to cover backend data sources
• Set up and manage cloud device testing infrastructure for iOS and Android
• Define testing processes, regression strategy, and release readiness standards for mobile
• Work with the mobile development team on testability and quality standards
• Align mobile testing practices with the broader QA organization
• Apply testing practices suited to sensitive personal and payment data
• Use AI tools to support test design, automation, and coverage of AI-assisted app development

REQUIREMENTS

Must have:

• 5+ years of experience as QA, Tester, SDET, or similar, with strong expertise in mobile testing
• Experience building and owning a mobile test automation framework: architecture, CI integration, flaky test mitigation
• Strong hands-on experience with Appium and WebdriverIO
• Experience testing REST APIs, ideally with Playwright or similar
• Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or similar CI/CD tooling
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude) to support test automation work
• Comfortable working as an individual contributor and primary technical owner
• Experience testing applications handling sensitive personal or payment data

Nice to have:

• Background in travel technology or complex platform ecosystems
• Experience testing React Native applications

COMPENSATION

We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay-for-performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected base salary range for this position is: $100,000 to $120,000 CAD.

The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. #LI-Hybrid

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.