Senior QA Automation Engineer with Mobile experience

About The Role

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer with Mobile experience, you will make an impact by driving end-to-end quality across mobile, web, and backend systems through scalable automation and modern QA practices. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality applications across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile (iOS/Android), and backend services.
• Execute functional and integration testing across mobile, desktop (macOS/Windows), and service layers.
• Define and implement test strategies, ensuring high coverage and reliability across all platforms.
• Identify, document, and track defects while ensuring timely resolution and quality delivery.
• Collaborate across distributed teams to deliver high-quality releases in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance or software engineering.
• Hands-on experience testing mobile applications and services on iOS and Android (required).
• Experience testing applications across macOS and Windows platforms.
• Strong expertise in QA automation architecture, frameworks, and best practices.
• Proven experience automating functional and integration testing across web, mobile, and backend systems.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, Python, Unix/Shell, SQL, CSS, HTML, or XML.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, processes, and industry-standard tools.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with rapidly evolving requirements and tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in cross-platform testing environments (web, mobile, desktop, services).
• Exposure to modern CI/CD practices and DevOps-driven testing approaches.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with global teams.
• Experience delivering high-quality solutions under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in testing practices.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of QA automation tools and techniques.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Java, Python, or Ruby.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $53,477 to 92,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Austin, Texas. Based on the business requirements and project needs, the working arrangements may change.