Principal Automation Lead/Architect - Android

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Android
Kotlin
Espresso
Appium
UI Automator
jira
ADB
logcat
Charles Proxy
emulator
simulator

Job Details

Leading the design, development, and implementation of a robust, scalable automation testing pipeline for the Android app, driving comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution within our CI/CD systems.

Experience contributing to open-source test automation projects or active participation in relevant technical communities.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience in software development or quality assurance, with a strong focus on mobile test automation.
  • Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining complex automated test frameworks and pipelines for Android applications at scale.
  • Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or similar object-oriented languages commonly used in Android development.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with leading mobile test automation tools such as Espresso, Appium, UI Automator, or similar technologies.
  • Deep technical knowledge of Android platform behaviors, lifecycles, user flows, system integrations, and common mobile architecture patterns.
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, including integrating automated tests into continuous integration systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Proficiency with mobile debugging tools like ADB, logcat, Charles Proxy, emulator/simulator environments, crash log analysis, and bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science principles, including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues and solutions clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Experience working effectively in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with writing tests using AI and/or ML frameworks such as Firebase Test Lab
  • Experience with performance, network, and security testing for mobile applications.
  • Understanding of backend systems and APIs that support mobile applications.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms.

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