Automated Mobile Test Engineer

Long Term Contract
W2 Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Android QA Engineer with deep expertise in testing Android mobile devices, particularly network-related applications. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of Android software in a telecommunication environment, including carrier-specific requirements, firmware updates, and device management protocols. The ideal candidate will combine strong manual testing skills with automation capabilities to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze carrier requirements, test plans, and specifications; provide detailed feedback on test coverage and raise necessary clarifications to ensure comprehensive validation.
• Develop and document custom manual test plans mapped directly to project requirements, as well as specialized test plans for OS-specific, device-specific, and new feature/product introductions.
• Execute manual testing of carrier and custom test plans, log defects accurately in issue tracking tools, and collaborate closely with development and device leads.
• Capture and analyze essential diagnostic logs (including ADB, dumpstate, modem, and QXDM logs) and share them with relevant stakeholders for troubleshooting and resolution.
• Perform functional, user interface (UI), and regression testing across various Android devices and network scenarios.
• Contribute to the automation of test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks as needed to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Provide regular status reports, maintain thorough documentation, and engage in ongoing communication with development leads and device leads regarding new features and functionalities.
• Quickly grasp project core concepts and adapt to evolving requirements in a dynamic environment.
• Identify and report critical customer-facing issues, demonstrating excellent test coverage—including edge cases and grey areas.

Required Skills & Technologies

• Top Technical Skills: Python, Java, Android test automation, Appium, Cucumber (BDD), Jenkins, REST API testing.
• Strong proficiency in manual and automated testing methodologies for Android platforms.

Project-Specific Experience (Highly Preferred)

• 7+ years of exclusive QA experience focused on Android devices, with a strong emphasis on testing network-related applications.
• Knowledge of OMADM (Open Mobile Alliance Device Management) protocols for remote device configuration, provisioning, and management.
• Experience with FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) and SDM (Software Download Management or similar device management) requirements in telecommunication environments.
• Prior QA experience at Android Mobile Device OEMs (e.g., Samsung, Google, or similar manufacturers).
• Familiarity with carrier certification processes, test plan execution, and telecommunication-specific software validation.

Core Competencies

• Proactive, independent, and collaborative team player with strong judgment and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of dedicated QA experience exclusively on Android platforms (required).