IRC286387 – TestGrid Lab Engineer

Highbrow LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow LLC is seeking a highly skilled TestGrid Lab Engineer to support and maintain a physical testing environment for mobile and desktop devices. The ideal candidate must have hands-on expertise in mobile automation and device configuration across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms.

This role requires excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in an onsite lab setting. Responsibilities include maintaining Appium servers, conducting device testing, and managing mobile device configurations.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and maintaining Appium servers.
• Proven experience testing on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
• Knowledge of device configuration including Developer mode and eSIM management.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain Appium servers for mobile automation testing.
• Perform hands-on testing on iOS, iPadOS, macOS devices.
• Diagnose and resolve device and automation issues independently.

Skills

Mobile automation experience

UIAutomator2 and XCUITest expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Hands-on device management

Tools

Appium

Tosca

Job description

IRC286387 – TestGrid Lab Engineer

Location: Overland Park, KS – Onsite from day 1. All interviews will be in-person.

Description

Looking for a highly skilled TestGrid Lab Engineer to support and maintain a physical mobile and desktop device testing environment. This role requires hands‑on expertise in mobile automation, device configuration, and lab operations across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms. The ideal candidate will be self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently in a lab setting while supporting QA automation and testing teams.

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience setting up and maintaining Appium servers
• Strong expertise in UIAutomator2 and XCUITest drivers
• Proven experience testing on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms
• In‑depth knowledge of mobile device configuration, including:
• Developer mode enablement
• eSIM management
• App sideloading
• MDM‑based device management
• Experience with Tosca and/or Java‑based automation frameworks
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a lab environment
• Comfortable working onsite and handling physical devices daily

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting enterprise‑level device labs
• Familiarity with TestGrid or similar device farm solutions
• Understanding of CI/CD integrations with mobile automation tools
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Work Environment

• Onsite lab‑based role at KS Headquarters – Building 6360 OP (03-3571B)
• Hands‑on interaction with mobile and desktop devices daily
• Collaboration with QA, automation, and engineering teams

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Mobile Automation & Framework Support
  • Set up, configure, and maintain Appium servers for mobile automation testing
  • Provide deep technical support for UIAutomator2 (Android) and XCUITest (iOS/macOS) drivers
  • Troubleshoot automation failures related to devices, drivers, and test infrastructure
  • Support Tosca and/or Java‑based automation frameworks, including integration with physical devices
• Device & Platform Testing
  • Perform hands‑on testing and validation on iOS, iPadOS, macOS
  • Ensure devices are properly configured, updated, and test‑ready at all times
  • Assist QA teams with device‑specific issues impacting test execution
• Mobile Device Configuration & Management
  • Configure and manage mobile devices, including enabling and managing Developer Mode, adding/removing/changing eSIMs, sideloading applications, managing devices using MDM solutions
  • Maintain accurate device inventory and configuration documentation
• Physical Lab Operations
  • Support and maintain a physical device lab environment, ensuring devices are operational, charged, and securely stored, proper connectivity
  • Coordinate device usage and availability with internal teams
  • Identify and resolve hardware, OS, or connectivity issues in the lab
• Troubleshooting & Support
  • Independently diagnose and resolve complex device, automation, and infrastructure issues
  • Provide timely support to testing and automation teams
  • Escalate issues appropriately while proposing practical solutions