Mobile SDET

Job#: 3032424

Job Description:
Mobile SDET

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

This position requires a skilled Mobile Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with expertise in either Android or iOS platforms. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks to ensure the quality of mobile applications. The ideal candidate will define test strategies, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities (Android)

• Design, implement, and maintain Android automation using Espresso, UI Automator, and Jetpack.
• Build reusable test frameworks and libraries in Kotlin using AndroidX Test, JUnit, and Gradle.
• Define test strategy, coverage goals, and quality metrics; create and maintain test plans and risk assessments.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Implement and maintain integration and end-to-end tests across the mobile stack.
• Triage failures, debug with Android Studio, and partner with developers to resolve issues.
• Participate in code reviews and advocate for testability.

Required Qualifications (Android)

• 3-6+ years in Android test automation or SDET roles with strong Kotlin and Android SDK fundamentals.
• Hands-on expertise with Espresso, UI Automator, and Jetpack/Compose testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of AndroidX Test, JUnit 4/5, test orchestrator, Gradle, and build variants.
• Experience building CI/CD for mobile tests (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Experience with device farms (e.g., Sauce Labs, AWS Device Farm, BrowserStack).
• Proficiency with network mocking, data seeding, and hermetic testing strategies.
• Understanding of Android app architecture (MVVM/MVI), coroutines/Flows, and dependency injection (Hilt/Dagger).

Key Responsibilities (iOS)

• Design, implement, and maintain iOS automation using XCUITest/XCTest.
• Build reusable test utilities and abstractions in Swift.
• Establish test strategy, coverage goals, and quality metrics; create and maintain test plans.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD using xcodebuild, fastlane, and parallel simulator execution.
• Implement and maintain integration and end-to-end tests across the stack.
• Triage failures and debug with Xcode, Console.app, and device logs.
• Participate in code reviews and advocate for testability through protocols and dependency injection.

Required Qualifications (iOS)

• 3-6+ years in iOS test automation or SDET roles with strong Swift and iOS SDK fundamentals.
• Hands-on expertise with XCTest and XCUITest, with experience testing SwiftUI and UIKit apps.
• Proficient in building test frameworks and using Xcode test plans, schemes, and build configurations.
• Experience with CI/CD for iOS (xcodebuild, fastlane, code signing).
• Experience with device farms (e.g., Sauce Labs, AWS Device Farm, BrowserStack).
• API contract testing and MockWebServer usage experience.
• Understanding of iOS app architecture (MVC/MVVM/MVI), async/await, Combine, and dependency injection.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.