QA Automation Test Engineer

Procom-b5a780c3; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

Procom is seeking a QA Automation Test Engineer (Mobile) to join the chatbot team in Austin on a 4-month hybrid contract. You will design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Appium, and execute tests across iOS and Android, including post-deployment and regression testing.

You will collaborate with developers, product owners, and managers to define acceptance criteria and ensure high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Strong Appium proficiency for mobile test automation.
• Hands-on coding in Java or another object-oriented language.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Zephyr, or similar).
• Agile/Scrum methodologies and ceremonies.
• Understanding of mobile development lifecycles (iOS/Android) and CI/CD practices.
• 3–5 years of mobile application testing with 3+ years in test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test suites using Appium, building on existing XCUI and Espresso suites.
• Execute manual and automated tests across mobile platforms, including post-deployment and regression testing.
• Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps, escalating critical issues promptly.
• Build test cases for new chatbot features as they are released.
• Track quality metrics and ensure features meet business requirements.

Skills

Appium

Java

XCUI/Espresso

Test management tools

Agile/Scrum

Mobile testing (iOS/Android)

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Zephyr

Job description

QA Automation Test Engineer (Mobile QA, Intelligent Assistant / Chatbot Team)Assignment DetailsDuration: 4-month contract (extension possible; depends on funding)Location: Hybrid, 4 days onsite and 1 remote day (candidate picks the remote day).Primary: Austin, TX. Secondary: Westlake or Southlake, TX.Interview process: Onsite, 1 hour: 45 minutes with the team, 15 minutes with the hiring managerTeam and Role ContextThis is the chatbot team within Mobile Technology. The team supports account managers, the intelligent assistant, and back-end feature implementation in the app. The engineer joins at a mid-level to test new chatbot features as they are added. AI is used heavily on the team. Key ResponsibilitiesTest development and quality assuranceDesign and maintain automated test suites using Appium, building on the existing XCUI (iOS) and Espresso (Android) suitesExecute manual and automated tests across mobile platforms, including post-deployment and regression testingDocument and track defects with clear reproduction steps, escalating critical issues promptlyBuild test cases for new chatbot features as they are releasedQuality strategy and continuous improvementBuild expertise in the mobile experiences the team managesAnalyze quality challenges and propose solutionsCreate test plans for functional, regression, and smoke testingTrack quality metrics (test coverage, defect trends) and confirm features meet business requirementsImprove testing processes, frameworks, and methodsAgile collaborationWork with developers, product owners, managers, and TPMs in scrum ceremonies to define acceptance criteria, clarify requirements, and identify quality risksGive timely updates on testing progress and release readinessFlag quality risks early and keep card statuses current through sprintsRequired QualificationsStrong Appium proficiency for mobile test automation (must-have)Hands-on coding in Java or another object-oriented languageWorking knowledge of XCUI (iOS) and/or Espresso (Android)Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Zephyr, or similar)Agile/Scrum methodologies and ceremoniesUnderstanding of mobile development lifecycles (iOS/Android) and CI/CD practices3-5 years of mobile application testing (iOS/Android), with 3+ years in test automationBS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsClear communication with technical and non-technical audiencesSelf-motivated and effective both independently and in a teamPreferred QualificationsAI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for test developmentPerformance testing tools and methodsSecurity testing and data compliance requirementsFinancial services or trading platform experienceKotlin and/or SwiftModel Context Protocol (MCP) serversThis posting is for an existing vacancy.Procom provides Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and EAP at no cost to eligible employees after a waiting period. Medical and dental coverage (employee premium contributions), a non-matching 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary coverage are also available. This role includes legislatively required paid leave; no bonus, commission, or equity compensation applies.