iOS/Android Mobile Automation Test Engineer (XCUITest + Espresso)

Kriss Techserv; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is looking for a Mobile Automation Tester with extensive experience in building frameworks using XCUITest and Espresso. The role involves designing automated tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality mobile app releases. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of mobile automation testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in mobile automation testing with hands-on experience in XCUITest and Espresso.
• Ability to create, modify, and debug automated test scripts independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain mobile automation frameworks using XCUITest and Espresso.
• Design and execute end-to-end test cases for native mobile apps.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure release confidence.

Skills

XCUITest (Swift)

Espresso (Java/Kotlin)

Automation Testing

Communication Skills

Scripting

Accessibility Standards

Tools

Jenkins

Bitrise

GitHub Actions

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain robust mobile automation frameworks from scratch using XCUITest (Swift) and Espresso (Java/Kotlin).
  
• Design and execute end-to-end test cases for native mobile apps including exploratory, functional, regression, and compatibility testing.
  
• Use Page Object Model (POM) to create scalable and reusable automation components.
  
• Develop test plans, test strategies, and manage the full QA lifecycle from test execution to defect tracking and resolution.
  
• Validate accessibility standards, WebView components, and subscription/payment flows.
  
• Capture and analyze screenshots, logs, and video playback issues to troubleshoot UI bugs and flaky tests.
  
• Maintain stable test environments across CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins, Bitrise, or GitHub Actions.
  
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and data analysts to ensure release confidence.
  

Must-Have Skills:

• 6+ years in mobile automation testing with real-world implementation of XCUITest (Swift) and Espresso (Java/Kotlin).
  
• Strong knowledge of test types (smoke, sanity, regression, exploratory).
  
• Hands-on scripting ability: able to create, modify, and debug automated test scripts independently.
  
• Familiarity with Xcode, Simulator/device testing, Driver Agent, and component structure in XCUITest.
  
• Experience with assert vs verify, locator strategies, and handling common automation exceptions.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document, present, and troubleshoot efficiently.
  

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Appium and hybrid app testing.
  
• Exposure to test reporting tools, coverage analytics, and automation health dashboards.
  
• Prior experience working on CI/CD integration (Jenkins, Bitrise).
  
• Some experience building or contributing to mobile apps (commercial or personal projects).
  
• Strong understanding of OOPs concepts with hands-on in Java, Swift, Python, or C.