Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Contract

Audi RED; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi RED is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (mobile) to enhance their mobile automation testing capabilities. This role involves designing and maintaining test scripts for native iOS and Android applications, collaborating with various teams, and improving testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile automation testing and a passion for quality. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with a remote-first approach and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Full health benefits

Work from home setup allowance

Team bonding events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software testing, 2+ years in mobile automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with native automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test scripts for iOS and Android applications.
• Collaborate with teams to improve testing strategies.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Automation Testing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

XCUITest

Espresso

Git

Job description

About Audi RED

Welcome to Audi RED, a new and exciting opportunity to change the way partners work together. Audi RED is an organization founded on a true partnership between BIMM Management Group, a leading Toronto based digital and technology agency, and Audi, the automotive brand shaping the future of premium mobility.

Audi RED aims to be the technology center of North America and eventually the globe for Audi’s digital experience ecosystem. It will be the center of excellence, innovation, design, and delivery. Built upon the foundation of a longstanding partnership, and a commitment to collective growth and success, Audi RED will be the bridge between agency and product, delivering the utmost in customer experience and service design through technologically driven solutions.

Who we’re looking for

The Software Development Engineer in Test (mobile) (SDET) should have strong experience in mobile automation testing for native app development (iOS/Android). The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality, be detail oriented, and possess a strong background in test automation frameworks and tools tailored for mobile platforms.

This is a 6 month contract opportunity starting ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for native iOS and Android applications.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to define, implement, and improve testing strategies and processes.
• Develop and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using tools such as Maestro, Espresso, XCUITest, Detox, etc.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Bitrise).
• Perform code reviews of test scripts and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage through automated test cases (functional, regression, performance, UI/UX).
• Identify, log, and track defects; work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies.
• Write and maintain clear and comprehensive test documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software testing with at least 2 years in mobile automation testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with native automation tools like XCUITest (iOS) and Espresso (Android).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Java, Kotlin, and Swift.
• Work closely with developers to do code inspections, provide feedback, and help identify bugs and issues early in the development lifecycle
• Solid understanding of mobile app architecture, UI components, and performance constraints.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with mobile testing best practices, emulators/simulators, and real device cloud platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Firebase Test Lab).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber.
• Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or Karate.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or Firebase Performance Monitoring.
• Contributions to open-source mobile automation projects or Communities.

What’s in it for you?

• Work Life Balance: Paid vacation and additional shutdowns around holidays to allow us to reset and recharge so we come back better for our customers.
• Benefits: We offer premium full health benefits, so you get the coverage you need, as well as a work from home set up allowance to get you comfy.
• Culture:We’re passionate about working collaboratively, bonding through team events, and most importantly having fun.
• We’re remote first, but love connecting and collaborating in-office. We come together 1-2 times a month for team bonding, client visits and more!

Audi RED is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.