Software Engineer in Test

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Mobile Automation3-month contract | Remote Vervint is looking for an exceptional Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with a focus on mobile test automation. The Quality Assurance practice is growing at Vervint, and we are looking for someone to help drive the Automation specialization within the QA team. This position is responsible for writing and maintaining automated end-to-end tests for React Native mobile applications in a positive, challenging environment. You'll be authoring tests against connected consumer products, working closely with cross-functional team members in a collaborative Agile environment, and testing cutting-edge technologies. What you'll accomplishAuthor and maintain end-to-end automated tests for React Native mobile applications using Detox and JestRead and navigate application source code (TypeScript/React) to understand feature behavior and build reliable, well-targeted testsDevelop maintainable, scalable, and readable test suites organized by feature and screenBuild and maintain visual/snapshot regression coverage across platforms (iOS/Android) and themes (light/dark)Validate app behavior against mocked service and device-simulation layers, including connected-product flows (Bluetooth/BLE, device registration, WebSocket)Identify and document clear and concise software defects, and link automated tests to test-case management (Jira/Xray)Develop and maintain test plans based on documented requirements and designsKeep automated tests running reliably in CI (Bitrise/Bitbucket pipelines), diagnosing and reducing flakinessDevelop best practices and approaches for mobile test automation, and help mentor other QA members on the automated skillsetGenerate meaningful estimates for automated and manual test workPrepare and present findings, reports, and metricsStay up to date with new testing tools and strategiesCollaborate with Business Analysts, Software Developers, Project Managers, and User Experience Designers to ensure consistent project execution What you'll bring5 years of experience in test automation design, development, and implementation for web and/or mobile applicationsStrong programming skills in TypeScript or JavaScript (required); comfort reading React / React Native application codeHands-on experience authoring native mobile UI automation with Detox, Appium, XCUITest, or Espresso/EarlGrey5 years of manual testing experienceExperience running mobile tests against iOS simulators and Android emulators, locally and in CIExperience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Bitrise, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, or similar)Demonstrated analytical skills using various tools and data sourcesDemonstrated efficiency working on cross-functional teams of 8 or more, including Project Manager, Business System Analysts, Application Developers, and System AdministratorsDemonstrated ability to apply standardized software quality processesFamiliarity with various testing methods and strategiesFamiliarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and Agile delivery Nice to haveExperience testing connected products / IoT (Bluetooth/BLE, device registration, real-time messaging)Experience with visual/snapshot regression testing and baseline managementExperience with test-case management tools (Jira/Xray) and reporting automated results back to themExperience with Expo / EAS build toolingKnowledge of Accessibility, Security, and Performance testing