Appium Automation Test Engineer

koundinyasa Technology Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

koundinyasa Technology Services is seeking a senior mobile automation tester to design, develop, and maintain Appium scripts for iOS and Android. You will collaborate with development and product teams to craft test cases and execute automated and manual tests, reporting defects promptly.

Ideally 5–8 years in software testing with 3–5 years in Appium-based mobile automation, plus strong Java/Python/JavaScript scripting skills and CI/CD experience in Jenkins and Git.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5 to 8 years in software testing, with at least 3-5 years in Appium-based mobile automation.
• Automation Skills: 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: Strong understanding of iOS and Android ecosystems.
• API Testing: REST API testing using Postman or SoapUI and integrating with automation.
• Test Management: Familiar with JIRA, TestRail, or HP ALM for test design and defect tracking.
• CI/CD: Experience with Jenkins, Git, Maven, or Gradle in CI pipelines.
• Cross-Platform: Testing across devices, screen sizes, OS versions.
• Performance Testing: Knowledge of load testing tools like JMeter (plus).
• Frameworks: Page Object Model and other design patterns.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mobile automation

Appium

Selenium

TestNG

Programming languages

CI/CD integration

JUnit/NUnit

Debugging

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Appium

Selenium

TestNG

Jenkins

Git

Maven

Postman

SoapUI

JIRA

Job description

• 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’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.