Test Automation Engineer / SDET - (Swift / IOS)

Hi,

Greetings from Xove Consulting

Title:- Test Automation Engineer / SDET - (Swift/IOS)

Experience:- 8+ Years

Location:- Dallas, TX - Hybrid / Remote

Only OPEN for W2 & 1099

JD:-

What the client is actually asking for:
This is not a "tester who writes XCUI tests." We are looking for someone who can effectively own the XCUI test framework for their entire native iOS app development organization, who will be building tools around the framework, keeping it efficient and scalable, and acting as a technical anchor/champion for quality across the iOS team.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the XCUI test automation framework for iOS native app teams
• Build custom tooling around the framework as needed (not just write tests)
• Design new automation features and understand how CI/CD pipelines integrate with testing
• Work hands-on in the app codebase itself when needed for inspection/debugging (not just black-box testing)
• Collaborate closely with the Android side (Espresso framework) to keep iOS and Android test solutions in sync with enhancements on one platform typically get mirrored on the other
• Champion quality and accessibility standards across the team, act as a technical lead/mentor, not just an individual contributor

Required tech stack / skills:

• Swift must be very fluent, not just XCUI-level; strong ability to work in production app code
• Xcode, XCUITest framework
• Fastlane
• Python (scripting, CI/CD tooling)
• GitLab (CI/CD)
• JIRA/Atlassian tools (nice to have)
• AWS Device Farm experience (managing test devices)
• Accessibility experience/awareness (standard Apple component usage, accessibility best practices) (nice to have)

Seniority / soft skills:

• Senior-level engineer who can lead and inspire, not just execute
• Strong communicator who can collaborate cross-functionally with iOS dev teams and the Android automation counterpart
• Needs to be seen as a technical anchor and someone the client can build on for future expansion of scope, not just a one-off fill

Logistics:

• 1 contractor position
• Onshore, same working hours as the client (heavy daily collaboration with iOS dev teams) [Dallas local preferred but not mandatory]
• Target start: overlap before end of October incumbent departure