Automation Test Engineer - Mobile Applications

Job Title : Mobile Automation Engineer – Appium | TypeScript / Java / Python

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mobile Automation Engineer experienced in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for Android and iOS applications.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Appium with programming knowledge in TypeScript or Core Java, or Python, and practical exposure to modern CI / CD pipelines and cloud device testing.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable mobile test automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain mobile automation frameworks using Appium with WebdriverIO.

Write and execute end-to-end automated test scripts for native, hybrid, and mobile web applications.

Work with Mocha / Jest test runners and Chai for assertions and validations.

Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins.

Execute automated test suites on BrowserStack (or equivalent device cloud) for multiple platforms and OS versions.

• Debug, analyze, and troubleshoot test failures;

collaborate with developers for quick resolutions.

Use Android Studio (ADB, emulator tools) and XCUITest for platform-level testing and setup.

Maintain test data, configurations, and reusable utilities for consistent and scalable automation.

Generate execution reports and contribute to continuous improvement of automation practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Programming expertise in one or more : TypeScript, Core Java, or Python.

Strong hands-on experience with Appium for Android and iOS.

Proficiency in WebdriverIO for Appium automation.

Solid experience with Mocha or Jest as a test runner.

Familiar with running automated tests on BrowserStack or similar cloud platforms.

Experience in Jenkins Pipeline setup and integration for automation execution.

Good understanding of Android Studio, ADB commands, and XCUITest.

Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, locators, gestures, and synchronization.

Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills for mobile environments.

Nice to Have

Experience in API automation (e.G., REST Assured, Axios, or Python Requests).

Familiarity with Allure / Mochawesome reporting tools.

Exposure to BDD frameworks (e.G., Cucumber + TypeScript / Java).

Knowledge of GitHub Actions / GitLab CI for CI / CD.

Experience in device farm management and test parallelization.

Key Tech Stack

| Category | Tools / Technologies |

| | |

| Programming Language | TypeScript / Core Java / Python |

| Automation Engine | Appium (UiAutomator2, XCUITest) |

| WebDriver Client | WebdriverIO |Selenium

| Test Runner / Framework | Mocha / Jest |

| Assertion Library | Chai |

| Device Cloud | BrowserStack |

| CI / CD | Jenkins Pipeline |

| Development Tools | Android Studio, Xcode (XCUITest) |

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Clear communication and collaboration across QA, Dev, and DevOps teams.

Ownership mindset with a passion for automation and process optimization.

Ability to work independently and mentor junior QA engineers.