Job Title: Software Test Engineer (Mobile Testing)
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: Long Term
Rate: $70.00/hr Max on W2
Experience: 12+ years
Note:
In addition to understanding testing processes and having strong Python skills, the candidate must have experience building a mobile test automation framework from scratch. The candidate must understand how to design and build an automation framework from scratch, keeping scalability, maintainability, and extensibility in mind.
Required Skills:
· Strong expertise as a mobile tester for both Android and iOS platforms.
· Proven hands-on experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks using Python.
· Demonstrated advanced expertise in Quality Assurance methodologies and practices, leading complex testing initiatives for enterprise-grade mobile applications.
· Expertise in utilizing configuration management and version control tools, such as Git.
· Extensive experience in designing and executing Usability, Functional, and Regression testing strategies.
· Exceptional communication and reporting skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Proven capability to deliver high-quality, detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports.
· Strong understanding and practical application of agile software development methodologies.
Job Responsibilities:
· Actively manage the end-to-end testing lifecycle, encompassing requirements analysis, test case creation, manual test execution, and test automation.
· Lead the comprehensive manual and automated testing of mobile applications across various Android and iOS devices, configurations, and OS versions.
· Develop, implement, and maintain robust automated test scripts and frameworks using Python, directly contributing to continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
· Analyze complex technical specifications and user stories to identify potential risks and define effective testing strategies.
· Drive the investigation and resolution of critical defects, collaborating closely with development teams to ensure timely bug fixes.
· Oversee the configuration and maintenance of diverse test environments, ensuring their readiness and stability.
· Proactively identify and propose innovative testing methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance overall quality and efficiency.
· Mentor junior test engineers on advanced testing techniques, Python automation strategies, and best practices in mobile QA.
· Generate comprehensive and insightful test reports, defect summaries, and release notes for stakeholders.
