Senior Lead Engineer

Job Description:

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mobile Test Automation Engineer with a strong background in mobile testing (iOS and Android) and test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in QA with a focus on designing, developing, and maintaining robust mobile automation solutions. You will play a key role in leading test automation efforts, mentoring junior testers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks for mobile platforms (Android/iOS).
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, or Selenium.
Define test strategies, plans, and test cases for mobile applications (manual and automated).
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers to understand requirements and enhance test coverage.
Drive quality assurance initiatives and metrics for test coverage, performance, and stability.
Conduct performance and load testing of mobile applications.
Perform exploratory and manual testing when needed to supplement automated tests.
Document and report bugs clearly; verify fixes and maintain regression suites.
Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on best practices in mobile testing and automation.

Required Qualifications:
10+ years of overall experience in software testing with a focus on mobile (iOS/Android) testing.
5+ years hands-on experience in mobile automation using tools like Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, or other similar frameworks.
Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python, or JavaScript.
Deep understanding of mobile platforms, device management, and emulators/simulators.
Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems like Git.
Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
Exposure to BDD frameworks like Cucumber or Serenity.

Soft Skills:
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proactive mindset and ability to work independently.
Leadership capabilities and a passion for mentoring others.

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

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