Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest) - Calendars/ScannerPro team

As an Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest) at Readdle, your primary responsibility will be to enhance our products' quality through designing and maintaining automated test suites. You'll focus on developing automated UI tests for both new and existing features, ensuring that everything meets our high standards. Additionally, you'll actively work on improving our test automation framework and streamlining our CI/CD processes.

To succeed as an Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest) at Readdle, applicants should have at least 3 years of QA experience with a focus on mobile platforms, along with a minimum of 2 years' experience in mobile automation. Proficiency in Swift and experience with Xcode and XCTest for UI testing are essential. Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, as well as test documentation software such as Jira or Testrail, is also highly beneficial.

To apply for the Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest) role at Readdle, visit our careers page to submit your application. Make sure to detail your relevant experience in mobile automation, Swift, and your understanding of the Apple ecosystem, as these are crucial for the position.

At Readdle, the work culture is truly unique, emphasizing customer-centricity, innovation, and professional growth. As an Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest), you will collaborate with a supportive team that values transparency and encourages sharing new ideas. We believe in a customer-first approach, allowing every employee to interact directly with users.

Readdle is committed to fostering your professional growth as an Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest). You will receive quality feedback to help you improve and refine your skills and may have opportunities to mentor less experienced team members. Our innovative culture encourages employees to take ownership of their decisions and work.

In your role as an Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest) at Readdle, you will primarily use tools like Xcode for UI testing, XCTest for writing and managing your test suites, and Jenkins for managing CI/CD processes. Familiarity with Git, Terminal, and various test documentation software like Testrail will also be vital.

Working as an Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest) at Readdle means you will be part of an organization that values creativity, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. You'll have the chance to make a real impact by contributing to products that enhance user productivity and will work in an environment that nurtures innovation and professional development.

Explain your hands-on experience with automated testing, including specific tools you've used and how you've implemented these tests in past projects. Provide examples demonstrating your knowledge in mobile automation frameworks, particularly in Swift and XCTest.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining test reliability, including how you handle flaky tests and enhance test stability. You can include practices like regular refactoring of test scripts, using mocks, and conducting thorough reviews of test outcomes.

Outline your experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows, emphasizing the steps you've taken to ensure tests are triggered automatically during builds. Discuss any tools you've used, such as Jenkins, to create seamless testing processes.

Share specific challenges you've encountered in automated testing, such as issues with maintaining test coverage or handling difficult to test scenarios. Describe the solutions you implemented and their outcomes to showcase your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your prioritization process for tests based on risk and impact. Explain how you decide which tests to run first, particularly when deadlines are tight, ensuring that critical functionalities are covered while managing resources efficiently.

Elaborate on your communication techniques for collaborating with developers. Highlight how you work together to understand new features, gather testing requirements, and resolve issues that arise during the development process.

Discuss your commitment to professional development, including attending workshops, following industry leaders, and engaging with online testing communities. Highlight any specific tools or methodologies you've recently learned about or implemented.

Explain the importance of thorough documentation in your testing process. Include how it helps with knowledge transfer, maintaining consistency, and ensuring that other team members can understand and execute tests effectively.

Provide a detailed example of a complex test case you designed, explaining the reasoning behind the test's creation and the specific context in which it was used. Discuss the challenges faced and how this test ultimately contributed to improved product quality.

If applicable, discuss your experience with performance testing and the tools you've used. Explain how these tests fit into your overall testing strategy and their importance in delivering a high-quality user experience.