Senior Automation QA Engineer – Mobile Testing

Specialized Europe GmbH; Cham; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Europe GmbH is seeking a Senior Automation QA Engineer specializing in mobile testing to take ownership of test strategies and ensure high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will lead QA efforts across mobile projects and mentor junior QA engineers.

With over 8 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and expertise in Katalon Studio and Appium, you will design comprehensive mobile test frameworks and enhance testing practices. Applicants must possess strong communication skills and a background in API integrations and agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and testing.
• 5+ years in mobile application testing (iOS and Android).
• Proven track record in leading automation QA initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive mobile test strategies.
• Lead QA efforts across mobile projects to ensure quality.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and foster skill development.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Mobile application testing

Test automation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Katalon Studio

Appium

JIRA

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Senior Automation QA Engineer – Mobile Testing

Role Summary

The ideal candidate will have significant experience testing mobile applications at scale, ideally within the cycling, IoT, or connected device industry. They will demonstrate mastery of AQA best practices while bringing flexibility and judgment to adapt processes as needed. They will not only identify and troubleshoot issues, but also design scalable test solutions, contribute to architectural discussions, and advocate for continuous improvement across the engineering organization.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Own the design and implementation of comprehensive mobile test strategies, frameworks, and practices.
• Lead QA efforts across multiple mobile projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and consistent test coverage.
• Review mobile app requirements, architecture, and design to influence testability and product direction.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level QA engineers, sharing best practices and fostering skill development.
• Design, develop, and execute advanced automated and manual test cases for Android and iOS using Katalon and Appium.
• Perform and lead functional, regression, integration, smoke, performance, and stress testing on devices and emulators.
• Collaborate with developers, UX/UI, product managers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to elevate product quality and rider experience.
• Proactively identify gaps in test coverage and introduce improvements to QA processes and tooling.
• Manage UAT with business users and ensure high-quality feedback cycles.
• Provide clear and actionable reporting of test results, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

What You'll Need to Win

• 8+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance and testing.
• 5+ years’ experience in mobile application testing (iOS and Android).
• Proven track record of leading automation QA initiatives for large‑scale, consumer‑facing mobile applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Katalon Studio and Appium for advanced test automation.
• Expertise in mobile QA methodologies, testing tools, and test environment management.
• Experience with Xcode, Android Studio, device/emulator‑based testing, and connected hardware (Bluetooth, sensors, OTA updates).
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, React‑based mobile applications, and hardware/software integrations.
• Experience setting up and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into release processes (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable test frameworks and reusable test assets.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of influencing product direction and technical decision‑making.
• Experience with Atlassian Confluence, JIRA, and agile methodologies.
• Bonus experience: Leading mobile performance, scalability, and security testing initiatives.
• Hands‑on experience with additional mobile automation frameworks (Espresso, XCTest, etc.).
• Experience in IoT or connected hardware product testing.