Mobile SDET (Mid)

Job#: 3031467

Job Description:
Mobile SDET

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This role requires a Software Development Engineer in Test to design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for iOS and Android mobile applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute testing strategies that meet quality standards. This position is a contract role with a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence 3-4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on full-cycle mobile app development on iOS and Android platforms.
• Develop and maintain functional test automation scripts for mobile applications using Appium with Java.
• Ensure automation is constantly running, analyzing results, promptly reporting metrics, and raising failures.
• Create detailed, actionable reports with screenshots and videos upon failures.
• Analyze mobile app requirements to create and execute automation test scripts.
• Handle iOS simulator and Android emulator configurations, including cloud-based and/or real-device testing.
• Work effectively within Agile teams, liaising with product owners and scrum masters to plan and accomplish test automation goals.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 3+ years in mobile application development.
• 4+ years of experience in developing and executing automated test scripts and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Expertise with full-cycle mobile app testing including UI, functional, compatibility, usability, and accessibility testing.
• Experience developing and executing UI tests on XCUITest (iOS) and Espresso (Android).
• Exposure to performance testing by monitoring memory usage, battery drain, and CPU usage during UI tests.
• Experience maintaining scripts and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on coding experience with the Appium framework using Java for developing end-to-end mobile app automation tests.
• Proficiency in using platforms like Sauce Labs or Perfecto for cloud-based device testing.
• Familiarity with iOS and Android mobile operating systems, authentication methodologies, app settings, device configurations, and debugging network requests.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard tools such as JIRA/MTM and Zephyr/HPQ for logging bugs and managing test cases.
• Knowledge of test case design, test automation best practices, and Lean DevOps methodologies for execution and reporting.
• Experience with tools like GitHub for CI/CD integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Swift or Kotlin programming languages for iOS/Android mobile app development.
• Understanding of working with RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to using AI-assisted tooling like CoPilot to maximize productivity.
• Financial or trading services industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.