Principal QA Automation Engineer – Mobile Apps

QA; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global tech company as a Principal QA Automation Engineer, where you'll lead the quality assurance strategy for innovative mobile applications. In this pivotal role, you will mentor teams, design automation frameworks, and drive excellence in performance and security testing. Collaborate with diverse minds to create secure and high-performance products that impact millions. With a commitment to balance and authenticity, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment, making a difference in the digital security landscape.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Unlimited PTO

Flexible working hours

Tuition reimbursement

Cafeteria points for meal plans and more

Learning & Development plan

Sustainable home improvement bonus

Mac/Windows laptop

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software QA, expertise in mobile app testing.
• Proficient in test automation architecture for mobile systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA strategy across projects, aligning quality goals with business needs.
• Design automation frameworks for Android and iOS apps.

Skills

Software QA

Test Automation

Mobile App Testing

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Appium

Espresso

XCUITest

CI/CD Tools

Kotlin

Swift

Job description

Principal QA Automation Engineer – Mobile Apps

at Gen

Not Applicable Not discloses Ireland Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

2 days ago

We’re not just a company; we’re a global force, fiercely committed to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can live their lives digitally safe. Our family of brands – Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner – unites the brightest minds, the sharpest tech, and the most diverse thinking to protect over 500 million people. We’ve built an inclusive workplace where your well-being is a priority, because true success comes from balance and authenticity. If you’re ready to push boundaries and be part of something bigger, join #TeamGen.

We are a thriving, globally distributed team focused on building innovative mobile app solutions in security, utilities, and finance. Leveraging modern technologies, including AI-powered tools, we experiment, evaluate, and drive impactful change—creating secure, high-performance products that scale across the globe.

We are seeking a Principal Software QA Engineer to lead the strategy, execution, and evolution of our quality assurance efforts across mobile platforms (iOS and Android). This role is pivotal in defining QA direction, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence in test automation, performance, and security validation across large-scale mobile applications.

Objectives (What You Will Do In This Role)

Strategy & Leadership

1. Lead QA strategy across multiple projects, aligning quality goals with business needs.
2. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed quality throughout the SDLC.
3. Mentor QA teams and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Technical Innovation & Automation

1. Design and scale automation frameworks for Kotlin (Android) and Swift (iOS) apps.
2. Introduce tools and methodologies to improve testing practices.
3. Contribute to performance/security testing and CI/CD improvements.
4. Ensure strong coverage for APIs, databases, and backend systems.

Process Optimization

1. Continuously refine QA processes to eliminate bottlenecks.
2. Define and track quality metrics to drive improvement across teams.

Competencies (What You’ll Need to Be Successful in This Role)

1. 8+ years of experience in software QA, with expertise in large-scale mobile app testing.
2. Proven track record in building and leading test automation architecture for complex mobile systems.
3. Proficiency in tools like Appium, Espresso, and XCUITest, with hands-on coding in Kotlin and Swift.
4. Solid experience in backend testing (databases, APIs), CI/CD systems, and DevOps workflows.
5. Knowledge of performance and security testing methodologies and tools.
6. Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
7. Strong strategic thinking and ability to align QA direction with product and business goals.

What We Can Offer

1. Annual bonus scheme
2. Unlimited PTO, flexible working hours
3. The chance to join a major global tech company listed on the S&P 500
4. Opportunity to learn and work with the best in the Digital Security industry
5. Cafeteria points provided by Benefit Plus (meal plan, pension insurance, travel, free time activities, multisport card, and more)
6. Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
7. Learning & Development plan
8. Sustainable home improvement bonus
9. Mac/Windows laptop and more

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency.

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.