Sr Mobile Test Engineer

INSPYR; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national expert in technology solutions is seeking a Senior Mobile Test Engineer to lead quality assurance for mobile applications. This remote position involves developing automated test frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in automated testing, proficiency in JavaScript, and a passion for improving user experiences. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test engineering with automated testing.
• Experience testing mobile applications on Android and iOS.
• Strong experience using JavaScript as primary coding language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of quality assurance strategies for mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain automated test coverage using tools like Maestro and Appium.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Mobile testing strategies

Automated testing

JavaScript

Agile testing methodologies

Continuous improvement

Tools

Jira

GitHub Actions

Appium

Detox

Maestro

Job description

Overview

Sr Mobile Test Engineer – Remote EST. Duration: Initial 6 Month Contract with Extensions. Compensation: $50-55/HR. Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.

Your role is to work within and help lead a multidisciplinary project team. You collaborate with other colleagues and support them in order to deliver a high-quality outcome for the client and Method. You lead the Test Engineering team (with support from other domains and as needed from a Manager or Director) to deliver the best possible outcome for the client and Method. You are a key contributor, playing a central role in charting the project's direction. You mentor junior and mid-level test engineers, helping these Test Engineers develop by providing advice, coaching, and growth opportunities.

The Senior Mobile Quality Engineer will play a critical role in the development and delivery of high-quality mobile applications for the Digital Banking Solutions business. As a Senior Mobile Quality Engineer, you will contribute to the implementation and maintenance of automated test frameworks, develop comprehensive mobile automated test coverage in CI/CD pipelines, produce test reports/dashboards, and lead other QE team members in the delivery of high-quality mobile banking applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mobile testing strategies, extensive hands-on experience in Mobile automated testing and a passion for improving user experiences.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Quality and help teams increase productivity and foster innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of comprehensive quality assurance strategies and testing processes specifically tailored for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive automated test coverage for iOS and Android React Native mobile apps using test frameworks such as Maestro, Detox or Appium to streamline testing and ensure repeatable continuous testing coverage to deliver high-quality production-ready code each sprint.
• Develop functional and non-functional tests for iOS and Android mobile apps, ensuring thorough coverage of user acceptance criteria including positive and negative cases and evaluation into downstream system errors.
• Actively contribute to and utilize testing frameworks, pipelines and tools that promote a shift-left testing approach.
• Enforce quality gates in CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain the quality and stability of the automated test scripts.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins and collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure automated testing is part of the development workflow.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile testing tools, technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to enhance testing efficiency, coverage, and accuracy for mobile apps.
• Identify, prioritize, and track defects using Jira and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution and validation of fixes.
• Utilize test reporting tools (Zephyr) and Test Observability tools, like ReportPortal and BrowserStack to generate comprehensive test reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, product management, and other cross-functional teams to align quality goals and communicate testing progress and issues.
• Champion a culture of innovation, creativity, and excellence in Quality within the Digital teams, fostering collaboration, continuous learning and a positive work environment.

Proficient in developing and implementing comprehensive test plans and automated test coverage for React Native mobile applications on iOS and Android.

• Experience in all aspects of automated testing including smoke, functional testing, regression testing, usability testing, performance testing, and security testing of mobile apps.
• Hands-on experience in development, execution, and maintenance of automated mobile tests for iOS and Android using mobile testing frameworks such as Maestro, Detox or Appium.
• Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript for test automation development.
• Hands-on Experience with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using build tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with automated test data setup.
• Experience with code coverage and quality gating tools such as SonarQube.
• Understanding of mobile app development frameworks, architectures, and technologies to effectively design and execute testing strategies.
• Knowledge of mobile operating systems (iOS, Android) and mobile device testing methodologies, including emulator/simulator testing and real device testing.
• Ability to analyze logs, debug issues, and troubleshoot mobile app performance, compatibility, and functionality issues.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, processes, and best practices, including agile testing methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience in creating and maintaining test documentation, defect tracking, and reporting using tools like Jira, Zephyr, ReportPortal.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, designers, and QA teams.
• Ability to articulate testing progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders, and contribute to discussions on quality-related decisions.
• Strong analytical skills to identify test scenarios, prioritize testing efforts, and analyze test results to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and work collaboratively with teams to resolve technical challenges.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyzing information needs and creating test data
• Write automated test scripts both mobile and web based
• Conferring with users and engineers
• Studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes
• Investigating and understanding problem areas
• Standing up and maintaining the test automation suite
• Review test cases and ensure that they align with requirements and have appropriate coverage.
• Design test cases and perform various types of testing such as functional, integration, and end-to-end, on various platforms such as mobile devices and web browsers.
• Support project teams in defining suitable quality objectives and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback and suggestions to increase quality.
• Fulfill all the duties of more junior test engineer team members when necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test engineering with automated testing.
• Experience testing mobile applications on Android and iOS.
• Experience with Maestro, Appium or similar tooling for automating browser-based tests.
• Strong experience using JavaScript as primary coding language.
• Experience working within a team developing software or supporting software development efforts.
• Experience with Postman or other API automation frameworks.
• Able to demonstrate automation best practices.
• Experience with Jira or other test management tools.
• Experience using GIT and IDEs such as VSCode for automation.
• Experience developing and maintaining an automation framework for mobile or web applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients\' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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