QA Engineer (Automation)

Aquent; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

401k with match

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to drive quality across mobile platforms. Location options include Culver City or Cupertino with in-office schedule and remote flexibility. Expect weekly pay, benefits, and a 401k with match as part of the compensation package.

Responsibilities include developing test strategies, executing validation, and building automated tests for iOS applications using Python and Swift. Strong focus on end-to-end testing and API integrations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with at least 5 years in test automation.
• Expertise in Python for writing robust automation scripts.
• Proficiency in iOS automation and on-device testing.
• Experience designing and building end-to-end test frameworks.
• Experience with React front-end and Python back-end development.

Responsibilities

• Execute and track testing/validation for mobile systems as part of UAT team.
• Develop test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts with high coverage.
• Test on-device experiences across mobile apps.
• Design automated tests for iOS platforms using Python and Swift.
• Provide testing documentation, status reports, and coverage matrices.
• Communicate progress through Test Status and Metrics reports.

Skills

Test automation

End-to-End testing

iOS automation

Front-End development

Back-End development

Python scripting

APIs & integrations

PostgreSQL

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Charles

Job description

Partner with Aquent to join a globally recognized leader in innovation, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of cutting-edge technology and user experiences. We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to drive quality and efficiency across our dynamic mobile platforms. This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact, ensuring the flawless performance of products that touch millions of lives worldwide.

Location: Culver City or Cupertino

Schedule: In-Office T/W/Th; Remote M/F

Pay Comments:W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match

Background screening required

Responsibilities

• Independently execute and track testing/validation efforts for mobile systems as a key member of the UAT Team.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts to ensure high test coverage for existing functionalities and new features.
• Perform thorough testing of on-device experiences across a wide range of mobile applications.
• Design and implement automated tests for target applications on iOS platforms, utilizing Python and Swift.
• Manage multiple initiatives, prioritizing feature and campaign testing, documentation, and on-time delivery of End-to-End testing.
• Provide detailed testing documentation, including scope/overview, test plans, test results, and associated tickets for resolution/prioritization.
• Communicate status and progress effectively through timely reports such as Test Status, Test Metrics, Progress reports, and Coverage matrix.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years dedicated to test automation for end-to-end systems.
• Expertise in Python, specifically for writing robust test automation scripts.
• Proficiency in iOS automation.
• Proven experience in designing and creating test automation frameworks and tools, with a strong focus on End-to-End Test and On-Device mobile testing.
• Experience managing testing activities across the entire project lifecycle, from inception to delivery.
• Front-End Development skills: ability to design and implement user interfaces using JavaScript and frameworks like React.
• Back-End Development skills: experience developing and maintaining server-side logic with languages such as Python, managing APIs, and integrating third-party services.
• Database expertise: ensure application data integrity and security by designing and managing databases in Postgres.
• DevOps proficiency: implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows in Jenkins, and monitor application performance to troubleshoot issues.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with testing tools such as Charles, GIT, and Jenkins.
• Familiarity with automation of data analytics and data reporting across multiple systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead coordination with multiple Engineering and Product teams to expedite issue prioritization and resolutions.
• Experience creating comprehensive written test reports, detailing test progress, status, plan completion, identified defects, and associated risks.