Software Development Engineer in Test III - Mobile Apps

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Mobile QA Automation Engineer to lead advanced testing across Android and iOS, designing scalable automation frameworks and strategies.

You will collaborate with product, developers and DevOps to ensure high-quality releases, mentor SDETs, and drive continuous improvement in QA processes in a German-based team.

Qualifikationen

• Proven mobile testing experience with Flutter Driver, Appium, Espresso, or similar tools.
• Strong programming skills in Dart, Java or Kotlin.
• Experience architecting robust, scalable test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on debugging of automation frameworks and app issues.
• Ability to design comprehensive test strategies for release readiness.

Aufgaben

• Lead advanced mobile testing and automation using BDD frameworks and tools.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Perform multi-platform functional and device compatibility testing.
• Debug complex issues across code, app, and infrastructure levels.
• Mentor junior SDETs and promote QA excellence.
• Define and implement test strategies and best practices.
• Collaborate with product, developers, and DevOps for CI/CD.
• Monitor test automation metrics and drive process improvement.
• Support regression testing and provide clear release sign-offs.

Kenntnisse

Mobile testing

Automation frameworks

CI/CD

Dart/Java/Kotlin

Debugging automation

Tools

Flutter Driver

Appium

Espresso

Codemagic

Jenkins

Bitrise

Postman

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mobile testing (Android/iOS apps) and automation using BDD frameworks with tools like Appium, Flutter Driver, Espresso, etc.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reusable test automation frameworks and solutions using modern technologies
• Perform advanced multi-platform functional tests and device compatibility testing across diverse environments
• Debug complex issues at the code, app, and infrastructure levels; identify root causes and provide solutions
• Mentor and guide junior SDETs, promoting technical growth within the team
• Review requirements and actively provide feedback on business and technical completeness and testability
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, methodologies, and best practices to ensure product quality
• Partner closely with product owners, developers, and DevOps engineers to achieve continuous integration, delivery, and deployment
• Monitor, analyse, and report test automation metrics to identify areas for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement in the QA process, automation coverage, and test reliability
• Take ownership of release quality by supporting regression testing (automated and manual) and providing clear sign-offs

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in mobile testing and mobile automation (Flutter Driver, Appium, Espresso, etc.)
• Strong programming skills in Dart, Java, Kotlin, or equivalent languages
• Proven ability to architect, design, and maintain robust, scalable test automation frameworks
• Expertise in writing and automating test cases for complex features as part of continuous delivery
• Hands-on experience debugging automation frameworks and app issues
• Ability to design comprehensive test strategies, ensuring functional and non-functional requirements are met
• Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, release metrics, and QA best practices
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Codemagic, Jenkins, and Bitrise
• Experience in API testing and automation (Postman, REST-Assured, or similar tools)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive solutions independently
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working in cross-functional, agile teams.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mobile testing and automation, with a strong focus on designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and drive continuous improvement in QA processes.