Senior Mobile Automation Engineer (QA)

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Mobile Automation Engineer (QA) Preferred Location: Austin, TX 78758 Alternate locations: Dallas/Fort Worth/Westlake, TX, and Raleigh, NC Duration : 12 months contract with possibility of extension About the Role We are looking for a Senior Mobile Automation Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and scale mobile test automation frameworks that support fast-moving, concurrent product releases across distributed teams. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and QA leads to ensure high-quality delivery of mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable mobile test automation frameworks for iOS and Android applications • Write, execute, and manage automated test scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage across features and platforms • Optimize test execution using real device cloud infrastructure, including parallel test strategies • Collaborate with geographically distributed QA teams to manage multiple concurrent project releases • Identify, log, and track defects using industry-standard bug tracking and test management tools • Apply established design patterns to maintain clean, reusable, and efficient test code • Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tooling, and best practices Minimum Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in mobile application development • 4+ years of experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts using Appium • Proficiency in Java or another object-oriented programming language • Strong understanding of test framework design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Page Object Model) • Advanced experience with real device cloud platforms, parallel execution, and platform optimization (e.g., Sauce Labs) • Proficiency in Java 8+ features, TestNG/JUnit 5, and build automation tools such as Maven or Gradle • Experience with defect and test case management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr) • Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple QA projects simultaneously across distributed teams Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Lean DevOps methodologies • Experience with native testing frameworks such as XCUITest and/or Espresso • Knowledge of Kotlin or Swift • Background in a regulated or high-transaction-volume industry is a plus

Created: 2026-03-04