Software Development Engineer in Test III - Mobile Apps

Zealant Consulting Group; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealant Consulting Group seeks an SDET3 to lead mobile testing and automation for iOS and Android apps. You will build and enhance test frameworks, mentor juniors, and deliver insights through reports in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive advanced testing, partner with DevOps, and champion best practices to ensure high-quality releases across platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mobile testing and mobile automation experience.
• Strong programming skills in Dart, Java, Kotlin or equivalent.
• Proven ability to architect and maintain robust test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Flutter Driver-based frameworks and multi-platform testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mobile testing (Android/iOS) and automation using modern frameworks.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation solutions.
• Perform multi-platform functional and device compatibility testing.
• Debug issues across code, app, and infra levels; identify root causes.
• Mentor junior SDETs and promote best practices.
• Define test strategies, metrics, and CI/CD integration.
• Collaborate with product, developers, and DevOps to enable CI/CD.
• Drive continuous QA process improvements and test reliability.
• Support regression testing and provide clear release sign-offs.

Skills

Flutter Integration test

Appium

Espresso

Maestro

Dart

Java

Kotlin

CI/CD

API testing

Debugging

Tools

Codemagic

Jenkins

Bitrise

Postman

REST-Assured

Job description

About The Role

As an SDET3, you will lead efforts in mobile apps testing and automation. You will create, maintain, and enhance test automation frameworks for iOS and Android apps at Our Client. This includes developing innovative tools to boost testing efficiency, debugging complex issues, & delivering actionable insights through comprehensive reports. Additionally, you will mentor junior team members & drive best practices to ensure seamless app releases. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical excellence, thought leadership & collaboration, with a strong focus on delivering results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mobile testing (Android/iOS apps) and automation using BDD frameworks with tools like Flutter Integration test, Appium, Espresso, Maestro 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
• Sound knowledge using AI tools (ChatGPT, Cursor, Copilot, custom LLM workflows)
• 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 Integration test, Appium, Espresso, Maestro 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 mobile automation frameworks, including Flutter Driver-based 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

Good to Have

• Knowledge of advanced testing paradigms like declarative testing approaches
• Experience with performance testing for mobile apps
• Familiarity with cloud-based device testing platforms like BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or Firebase Test Lab
• A passion for mentoring and elevating team capabilities

Skills: java,mobile automation testing,appium,ios testing,test automation framework,dart,flutter integration testing,kotlin,codemagic