QA Engineer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México is seeking a Software Validation Engineer to build and execute automated tests for native features on the Ford mobile app, focusing on native commerce. You will collaborate with a Lead Software Validation Engineer and a small QA team supporting Android and iOS.

You will design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using XCTest/XCUIAutomation for iOS and Jetpack Compose Test API plus Espresso for Android, run tests in CI/CD, and report results clearly with JIRA.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of software QA/testing experience, with mobile app exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in mobile test automation and ability to ramp up with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute automated tests for native mobile features.
• Design and maintain automated test cases for iOS and Android.
• Execute manual and automated tests across development and staging environments.
• Log, track, and help manage defects in JIRA.
• Contribute test automation code to shared repositories.
• Run automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Mobile QA testing

Attention to detail

Clear written communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

XCTest/XCUIAutomation

Jetpack Compose Test API

Espresso

Git

JIRA

GitHub Actions

Job description

As a Software Validation Engineer, you will build and execute automated tests for native features on the Ford mobile app, with an initial focus on native commerce (in-app accessories storefront and in-app subscriptions). You will work closely with a Lead Software Validation Engineer, who will mentor and coach you as you grow your skills in mobile test automation, and contribute to a small, collaborative QA team supporting Android and iOS.

• 4 Days On Site in GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan, México)
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases for native mobile features using established frameworks (XCTest/XCUIAutomation for iOS, Jetpack Compose Test API + Espresso for Android).
• Execute test coverage for in-app purchase and subscription flows, including checkout, payment processing (Stripe test cards), and subscription lifecycle events (trials, renewals, cancellations), under the guidance of the Lead.
• Execute manual and automated test cases across development and staging environments, documenting results clearly.
• Analyze test failures, perform initial troubleshooting and debugging, and elevate complex root cause analysis to the Lead as needed.
• Log, track, and help manage defects through resolution using JIRA.
• Contribute test automation code to shared repositories using Git, following established branching and merge practices.
• Run automated test suites within existing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) and flag pipeline issues to the Lead.
• Collaborate with the Lead and development team to understand feature requirements and translate them into test cases.
• Continuously build proficiency in mobile automation tooling and testing best practices, with growth support from the Lead.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in software quality assurance/testing, with exposure to mobile application testing (Android and/or iOS).
• Working knowledge of test automation using XCTest/XCUIAutomation (iOS) and/or Jetpack Compose Test API and Espresso (Android), or strong ability to ramp up quickly with mentorship.
• Basic understanding of e-commerce, in-app purchase, or subscription-based feature flows.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Exposure to defect/test management tools such as JIRA.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication for test documentation and defect reporting.
• Advanced English skills.

Even better, you may have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Exposure to payment processing testing (e.g., Stripe or similar).
• Basic familiarity with web test automation (e.g., Playwright).
• Exposure to ISTQB testing principles.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.