Automation Tester/ SDET

About the role

We're seeking a Mobile Automation Engineer (Android) who thrives on solving complex quality challenges and building automation solutions from the ground up. This is an opportunity to work on high-visibility mobile applications used at scale while partnering closely with engineering teams to drive quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile automation frameworks for Android applications
• Create automated UI, functional, regression, integration, and performance tests
• Create scalable test solutions using Appium and open-source automation tools
• Write and maintain automation code using Java
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and QA teams to improve release quality
• Participate in code reviews and automation standards discussions
• Maintain and enhance automated regression suites as applications evolve
• Support automated testing within CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot application and automation issues to identify root causes
• Help define testing strategies for new mobile features and products

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in software test automation or SDET environments
• 5+ years of Android experience using Java and/or Kotlin
• Strong hands-on Java development experience
• Mobile automation experience using Appium (required)
• Experience designing and building automation frameworks from scratch
• Experience writing automated UI and functional tests
• Experience with Selenium and TestNG
• Experience with Shell Scripting
• Experience working with source control and CI/CD tools such as: Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Perforce
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Espresso experience
• XCUITest experience
• CI/CD automation implementation experience
• Unit testing experience
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale mobile applications

Top Skills

• Appium
• Java
• Android
• Mobile Automation
• Test Automation
• Selenium
• TestNG
• Kotlin
• Jenkins

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure (California): In accordance with California pay transparency requirements, the expected pay rate for this position is: $71.00/hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, and overall qualifications. Benefits eligibility, where applicable, will be discussed during the interview process.

Work Arrangement

• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Duration: 12-Month Contract

Why This Opportunity?

• Build automation frameworks instead of simply maintaining existing ones
• Work on highly visible, customer-facing mobile applications
• Partner directly with engineering teams and influence quality strategy
• Leverage modern mobile automation tools and CI/CD practices
• Solve complex testing challenges at enterprise scale
• Strong emphasis on hands-on coding and technical problem solving

Top Skills

• Appium
• Java
• Android
• Mobile Automation
• Test Automation
• Selenium
• TestNG
• Kotlin
• Jenkins