QA Lead Engineer- Mobile Automation

Job Requirements

QA Engineer – Mobile Automation

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Engineer ( Mobile Automation) with strong expertise across web, and API testing. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in manual testing, extensive hands-on automation skills, strong analytical abilities, and the capability to take ownership of end-to-end quality for assigned features. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement of testing processes, frameworks, and automation coverage.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automation scripts based on functional and technical requirements from scratch.

· Create and execute automated test cases including few manual scenarios to validate software functionality, usability, API responses, and overall system stability.

· Build, enhance, and maintain automation test suites for web and API platforms.

· Accurately report, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps, ensuring clear and concise communication with the development team.

· Take ownership of end-to-end quality for assigned modules/features and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases.

· Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not adversely impact existing functionality.

· Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and provide early feedback.

· Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and QA processes for traceability and reproducibility.

· Utilize AI tools to accelerate test case creation, script optimization, analysis, and documentation.

· Stay updated with emerging QA trends, tools, automation technologies, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills

· Strong hands-on experience in both Manual and Automation testing.

· Proven ability in manual test case creation, defect reporting, and a solid understanding of the overall testing process.

· Minimum 4 - 5 years of recent, continuous experience in developing automation scripts for both web ( Playwright ) and API testing ( Playwright /RestAssured).

· Experience in Mobile Automation using Appium

· Experience in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).

· Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, or similar platforms like JIRA

· Skilled in using AI-driven QA tools to speed up test design, data generation, defect analysis, and documentation.

· Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional Agile teams.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues early.

· Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accurate testing and effective detection of defects.

· Excellent verbal communication skills are mandatory.

Preferred Skills

· Experience in performance testing, including load, stress, and API performance testing, is an advantage.

· ISTQB or other relevant QA certifications would be an advantage.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· 6–8 years of experience in manual and automation testing for web applications, mobile, and APIs.