Test Automation Engineer - Senior

Test Automation Engineer - Senior Intro We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Automation Engineer - Senior to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks for mobile retail and retirement applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile application development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This is a 12-month contract position with a preference for candidates located in Westlake, TX, but we are open to candidates from Austin, TX, or remote locations. Test Automation Engineer - Senior Job Details As a Test Automation Engineer - Senior, your responsibilities will include: - Designing robust automation test frameworks from scratch using Espresso and/or XCUI for mobile applications. - Ensuring automation is constantly running, analyzing, and promptly reporting on failures. - Collaborating with leadership to research, investigate, implement, and train other QA Testing Resources in Test Driven Development and Testing Automation using Espresso/XCUI. - Working cross-organizationally within the company and with external vendors to define environment requirements and develop best automation practices. - Fostering an end-to-end testing approach across multiple applications. - Partnering with geographically-distributed teams to plan future QA tooling and technology decisions. - Liaising with product teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to integrate project plans, testing schedules, and metrics reporting. Test Automation Engineer - Senior Mandatory Skills - 5-7 years of experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks. - 3+ years of experience in mobile application development and automated test scripts. - Experience with XCUI and/or Espresso. - Hands-on coding experience with Java, Kotlin, SWIFT, or other object-oriented programming languages. - Solid understanding of mobile development on iOS and/or Android devices. - Understanding of CI/CD practices and Lean DevOps methodologies. - Working knowledge of industry-standard tools for logging bugs and managing test cases (e.g., JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ). - Proven ability to balance and deliver multiple geographically-distributed QA projects with concurrent releases. Test Automation Engineer - Senior Desired Skills - Experience in the financial/trading services industry is a plus. Test Automation Engineer - Senior Start Date Anticipated start date: 11/4/2024