Automation QA Engineer (Mobile)

As an Automation Quality Assurance Engineer at our company, your key responsibilities include overseeing end-to-end and backend automation testing across multiple projects, migrating over 4000 existing test cases into automation, and crafting a robust testing framework from scratch. You'll be implementing automated testing in the development processes, writing and maintaining automated tests for mobile applications and APIs, as well as collaborating with teams to enhance code testability.

The Automation Quality Assurance Engineer role requires proven experience with automation tools such as Appium and WebDriverIO, along with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and debugging processes. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in testing mobile applications and APIs, familiarity with microservice architectures, and knowledge of CI/CD practices. An understanding of Agile methodologies and strong collaboration skills are also important.

In the role of Automation Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be working with various tools including Appium, WebDriverIO, GitLab, and Allure Reporting. Proficiency in using Android Studio and Xcode is also essential, alongside experience with testing frameworks and version control tools. Additional familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter can be quite advantageous.

The Automation Quality Assurance Engineer will have numerous opportunities for professional growth, including performance-oriented reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs). The company also offers reimbursements for professional courses and English classes, in addition to knowledge-sharing events and access to a corporate library. You'll be working alongside a highly-skilled team, providing ample opportunities for learning and collaboration.

The hiring process for the Automation Quality Assurance Engineer position includes an introductory call followed by a technical interview. Depending on the candidate’s profile, a test task may be required, followed by a final interview and a reference check. Once all steps are completed successfully, an offer will be extended. We're committed to ensuring a smooth and engaging experience throughout.

Certainly! When discussing your experience with automation tools, focus on specific tools like Appium and WebDriverIO. Provide examples of how you’ve used these tools in past projects to create, implement, and maintain automated tests, highlighting any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

When answering this question, explain your criteria for selecting test cases to automate, such as the frequency of use, critical functionality, and ease of automation. Share a specific example where prioritization significantly improved testing efficiency or coverage.

Outline the key strategies you adopt, like code reviews, maintaining clear documentation, and using version control. You can also mention how you incorporate feedback from manual testing into your automated tests, ensuring a comprehensive approach to quality assurance.

When discussing how to migrate manual test cases, walk through your step-by-step approach, including analyzing the test cases for suitability, converting them into automated scripts, and validating the outcomes. Emphasize how you ensure continuity in testing quality during this process.

Address this question by outlining your methodology for diagnosing and fixing flaky tests. Discuss the importance of identifying root causes, such as environmental issues or dependencies and your strategies for stabilizing these tests for reliable results.

In your response, provide specific examples of how you've tested REST APIs and performed integration testing. Highlight the tools you utilized and the significance of thorough API testing in the overall quality assurance process.

Share your experience in leveraging CI/CD tools and workflows to maintain a seamless automation process. Explain any specific instances where CI/CD practices contributed to the efficiency and quality of your testing processes.

Talk about your practices for writing clean, modular, and reusable code with a focus on maintainable test design. Also, mention the importance of regular refactoring sessions and ensuring you keep documentation updated.

Share some common challenges in mobile testing, such as diverse device fragmentation or varying OS environments. Provide specific examples of how you tackled these issues, like creating a robust test suite or leveraging cloud services for multi-device testing.

Express your enthusiasm for the role by linking your skills and experiences to the company’s goals. Talk about how the projects, team culture, and opportunities for growth align with your career aspirations and values.