Mobile Quality Assurance Engineer - Manual/Automation Testing (12-12 yrs)

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Mobile QA Engineer with 12+ years of experience to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile application testing, including functional, performance, and automation testing for both iOS and Android platforms. As a Mobile QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of mobile applications through comprehensive testing, identifying issues early in the development process, and helping to deliver high-quality, user- friendly mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities :

- Test Planning & Strategy : Develop and implement test plans, test cases, and test strategies for mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.

- Mobile Application Testing : Conduct functional, regression, usability, performance, and security testing for mobile apps to ensure they meet business requirements and provide a seamless user experience.

- Automation Testing : Create, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using industry- standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Appium, Selenium, XCTest, Espresso) to increase testing efficiency and coverage.

- Manual Testing : Perform exploratory and manual testing for mobile apps across a variety of devices and OS versions, identifying defects and validating app behavior.

- Cross-Platform Compatibility : Ensure that mobile apps are consistent and perform well across multiple devices, operating systems, screen sizes, and resolutions.

- Defect Management : Log, track, and manage defects in JIRA, TestRail, or similar tools, and work closely with developers to ensure quick resolution of issues.

- Test Execution : Perform testing on mobile apps to ensure they function correctly on physical devices, emulators, and simulators. Test different environments, including Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and various OS versions.

- Collaboration : Work closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements, provide feedback, and improve app quality.

- Performance Testing : Conduct performance, load, and stress testing on mobile apps to evaluate their scalability, speed, and responsiveness under various conditions.

- Documentation & Reporting : Document test results, maintain test case repositories, and generate detailed reports on test progress, results, and issues.

- App Store Guidelines Compliance : Ensure mobile applications comply with app store guidelines (Google Play Store, Apple App Store) and industry standards.

- Continuous Improvement : Identify areas for process improvement within the QA workflow and contribute to the overall enhancement of testing practices and tools.

Required Skills and Experience :

- 12+ years of experience in mobile QA testing, with strong hands-on experience in manual and automated testing for mobile applications.

- Experience with mobile testing tools such as Appium, XCUITest, Espresso, Robot Framework, Selenium, or others.

- Solid understanding of iOS and Android mobile platforms, including UI/UX testing, performance, and compatibility testing.

- Expertise in testing for cross-platform mobile applications, ensuring consistent functionality across various devices, OS versions, and screen sizes.

- Hands-on experience with mobile testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab).

- Strong knowledge of mobile app performance testing (e.g., load, stress, memory, battery, network speed, and app responsiveness).

- Proficiency in bug tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or similar platforms.

- Familiarity with API testing for mobile applications, including RESTful APIs and web services.

- Knowledge of mobile app security testing best practices.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and report issues in a timely manner.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, and experience working in Agile environments.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner or JMeter for mobile apps.

- Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs, BrowserStack) for device and browser testing.

- Experience testing mobile games, IoT applications, or other complex mobile solutions.

- Knowledge of Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems and mobile app deployment processes.