QA Automation Engineer (Python & Robot Framework)

AstroFarm by 42Gears; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AstroFarm by 42Gears in Bengaluru, India seeks a QA Automation Engineer with Python and Robot Framework to own the mobile app testing suite for iOS and Android. The role focuses on building robust automation delivering fast feedback on app health.

You will analyze requirements, design test cases, and implement automation with Robot Framework and Appium. Integrate tests into CI/CD, log defects with developers, and optimize libraries to improve reliability and speed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on Python automation experience.
• Experience designing robust test cases and scalable automation scripts.
• Strong knowledge of mobile app testing on iOS and Android.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and identify automation candidates.
• Build and maintain reusable Robot Framework based tests.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD and ensure quick feedback.
• Log and track defects with developers to enable timely fixes.
• Optimize test libraries to reduce execution time and improve reliability.

Skills

Core Python

Robot Framework

Mobile Automation

Tools

Appium

ADB

Xcode Instruments

Charles Proxy

Git

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QA Automation Engineer (Python & Robot Framework)

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Role Details

Relevant Experience: 2 – 3 years

We are looking for a detail-oriented Python Automation Engineer to join our QA team. Your primary mission will be to take ownership of our mobile application testing suite. You will analyze project requirements, design robust test cases, and build scalable automation scripts using the Robot Framework.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Python and a passion for ensuring a seamless mobile user experience across iOS and Android platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze & Strategize: Deep-dive into mobile project requirements to identify automation candidates.
• Build & Maintain: Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable automated test scripts using Robot Framework and Appium.
• Execution: Integrate automated suites into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous feedback on app health.
• Defect Management: Identify, log, and track bugs with precision, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolutions.
• Optimization: Continuously improve test libraries and resource files to keep execution times low and reliability high.

Required Technical Skills

• Core Python: Strong proficiency in Python (standard libraries, data structures, and OOP concepts).
• Robot Framework: Hands-on experience with keyword-driven testing and library configuration.
• Mobile Automation: Proven experience with Appium for both Android and iOS testing.
• Testing Tools: Familiarity with mobile debugging tools (ADB, Xcode Instruments, Charles Proxy).
• Version Control: Comfortable using Git for collaborative script development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of Page Object Model (POM) design patterns in automation.
• Basic understanding of REST API testing to complement mobile UI tests.