Appium Automation Test Engineer

Koundinyasa Technology Services; Marwar Junction; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Koundinyasa Technology Services in India seeks an experienced mobile test engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for iOS and Android apps using Appium. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust test cases and ensure quality releases.

The role requires 5–8 years in software testing with 3–5 years in Appium-based automation, strong scripting skills (Java/Python/JavaScript), API testing, and experience with CI/CD.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in software testing with a focus on mobile automation.
• 3–5 years using Appium for mobile automation.
• Scripting proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with REST API testing and automation integration.
• Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail or HP ALM.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Appium for mobile apps.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to create test cases.
• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, and report defects.
• Ensure quality through functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Improve test automation framework for maintainability and scalability.
• Analyze mobile app performance and identify bottlenecks across devices.
• Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Git.
• Stay updated with testing tools and best practices and enhance framework.

Skills

Appium

Selenium

TestNG

Java

Python

JavaScript

API testing

JIRA

TestRail

Git

Jenkins

Maven

CI/CD

Page Object Model

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

BrowserStack

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Appium for mobile applications (iOS and Android).
• Collaborate with development and product teams to understand requirements and create test cases for mobile apps.
• Execute both automated and manual test cases, analyze results, and report defects promptly and comprehensively.
• Ensure high-quality releases through functional, regression, and performance testing using automation tools.
• Continuously improve the test automation framework for better maintainability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Analyze mobile app performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and ensure smooth operation across various devices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, DevOps) to integrate automation tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay updated with the latest testing tools, trends, and best practices, and integrate them into the testing framework.

What You Should Know

• Experience: 5 to 8 years in software testing, with at least 3-5 years in Appium-based mobile automation.
• Automation Skills: Expertise in automating mobile apps (iOS and Android) using Appium, Selenium, and TestNG.
• Programming Languages: Proficient in Java, Python, or JavaScript for writing automation scripts.
• Mobile Testing: Solid understanding of mobile platforms, including iOS and Android ecosystems.
• API Testing: Experience in REST API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or integrating API testing with automation frameworks.
• Test Management: Familiar with tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or HP ALM for test case design, execution, and defect tracking.
• CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Maven, or Gradle.
• Cross-Platform Testing: Knowledge of testing mobile apps across devices, screen sizes, and OS versions.
• Performance Testing: Understanding of performance/load testing for mobile apps using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner (a plus).
• Frameworks: Experience with Page Object Model (POM) and other design patterns for test automation frameworks.
• Version Control: Expertise in version control systems like Git for collaboration and code management.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to cloud-based mobile testing platforms like BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or AWS Device Farm.
• Knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks such as Cucumber.
• Experience with security testing or mobile accessibility testing.