Software Engineer in Test

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Software Engineer in Test who will define, develop, and maintain test automation for native mobile applications. The role ensures quality, performance, and reliability across iOS and Android products by implementing robust automated tests. Candidates should have strong programming skills, extensive experience with mobile automation tools, and a solid understanding of mobile application architecture. This role requires collaboration with development and QA teams to enhance product quality.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to mobile development or testing.
• Extensive hands-on experience with industry-standard mobile test automation tools.
• Solid understanding of native iOS and Android application architecture.
• Deep understanding of software testing principles and quality assurance processes.
• Experience with version control systems, especially Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain mobile test automation frameworks.
• Write, execute, and refactor automated UI, functional, and integration tests.
• Research and implement new testing tools and strategies.
• Integrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Work with Mobile Development and QA teams to embed quality into the lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Swift

Go

Appium

XCUITest

Espresso

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS Device Farm

BrowserStack

Sauce Labs

Job description

Job Summary

The Software Engineer in Test will be responsible for defining, developing, and maintaining the test automation implementation for native mobile applications (iOS and Android). This role ensures the quality, performance, and reliability of our mobile products through the implementation of robust, scalable, and sustainable automated tests, while also helping shape the overall mobile quality strategy and ensuring consistent release readiness across diverse devices and real-world usage conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Design, implement, and maintain mobile test automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, XCUITest, Espresso). Also, define a balanced testing approach that incorporates both automation and targeted manual validation.
• Scripting: Write, execute, and refactor automated UI, functional, and integration tests for native iOS and Android applications, covering complex end-to-end flows and dynamic interactions, including features that rely on real-time data or geolocation
• Tooling: Research, evaluate, and implement new testing tools, technologies, and strategies to improve the efficiency and coverage of the mobile testing process.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate test automation into the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to enable rapid and reliable release, using clearly defined quality gates and release readiness criteria.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Mobile Development, Product Management, and QA teams to understand requirements and embed quality into the development lifecycle.
• Defect Management: Investigate, reproduce, and document defects and verify fixes.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards for tracking key quality metrics, test execution status, and automation coverage.

Qualifications

• Programming Proficiency: Strong proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to mobile development or testing, such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Go.
• Mobile Automation Tools: Extensive hands-on experience with industry-standard mobile test automation tools (e.g., Appium is often key, plus platform‑specific tools like XCUITest for iOS and Espresso for Android).
• Mobile Development Understanding: Solid understanding of native iOS and Android application architecture and the mobile development lifecycle, including testing across a wide range of devices, and OS versions.
• Testing Methodologies: Deep understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems, especially Git.
• API/Backend Testing: Experience with testing APIs and understanding of client-server architecture.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, or a related field, with a significant focus on test automation.
• Proven experience specifically automating tests for native mobile applications.
• Experience testing applications that include dynamic UI behavior, real-time data, or location‑aware features

• Experience with cloud-based device farms (e.g., AWS Device Farm, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Knowledge of accessibility testing standards and tools.

• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset and strong diagnostic skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactivity: Self‑starter who is able to work independently and drive projects to completion.