The V&V Mobile Ecosystems Lead at Cubic Transportation Systems plays a pivotal role in driving the testing strategy for mobile applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and high-quality deliverables. This includes collaborating with major partners like Apple and Google, overseeing the integration of hardware components, and providing support to mobile app testers. It's a hands-on role that demands strong leadership and coordination across multiple programs.

To qualify as the V&V Mobile Ecosystems Lead at Cubic, candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a Master's preferred. Additionally, a minimum of eight years of experience in Software Testing/V&V roles and at least three years in mobile application testing across both iOS and Android platforms are required. Familiarity with mobile payments and test automation frameworks is a plus.

As the V&V Mobile Ecosystems Lead, you will serve as the main point of contact for Apple and Google, ensuring that you stay up-to-date with their releases, guidelines, and best practices. Your collaboration with these partners will be critical in shaping Cubic’s mobile product release plans and ensuring seamless integration with their platforms.

Candidates for the V&V Mobile Ecosystems Lead position at Cubic should possess a deep understanding of mobile application ecosystems, experience with test automation frameworks like Appium, and proficiency with defect management tools such as JIRA. Additionally, experience with mobile hardware integration will be beneficial in ensuring cohesive operation of various components.

The work environment for the V&V Mobile Ecosystems Lead at Cubic is dynamic and collaborative. You'll primarily work in our San Diego test lab, engaging closely with team members and external partners four days a week. Cubic fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

In answering this question, focus on specific examples that highlight your hands-on testing experience on both iOS and Android platforms. Mention any frameworks you've used, such as Appium, and discuss how you ensured quality and functionality in previous roles.

Describe your method for creating a cohesive mobile test strategy, emphasizing collaboration with cross-functional teams, alignment with organizational objectives, and how you incorporate customer feedback. This demonstrates your leadership skills and your understanding of the testing lifecycle.

Discuss your strategies for decentralised testing coordination, such as setting clear guidelines, fostering communication among testers, and utilizing tracking tools like JIRA to ensure adherence to best practices and smooth operations.

Reflect on specific challenges in acceptance testing, such as integration issues with hardware or software, and describe the steps you took to resolve these, including any collaboration with external partners like Apple or Google.

Emphasize the importance of clear and regular communication in your role. Discuss your experiences in maintaining relationships with partners and how you handle updates or changes in a project to keep all stakeholders aligned.

Share your experience with specific tools like JIRA or Test Rail, mentioning why you find them effective in managing defects and tracking test progress. Highlight any features that particularly enhance your workflow.

Share a project where your testing had a significant impact on the success of a mobile application. Discuss your role in the project, the testing methods used, and how the end product was positively received by users.

Discuss how user feedback informs your testing strategy, leading to higher quality outcomes. Provide examples of adjustments you've made based on user insights to enhance application performance and user satisfaction.

Mention the various resources you leverage to stay informed about mobile technology, such as attending webinars, following industry publications, and connecting with professionals in your field to share insights and experiences.

Express your enthusiasm for contributing to Cubic’s innovative solutions in transportation. Highlight your alignment with their mission to improve people's lives and how your experience and goals align with the company's objectives.