Senior Mobile QA Automation Engineer - Freelancer

Nomtek is a dynamic and innovative software development agency dedicated to creating cutting-edge mobile, and XR applications in a short time-to-market setup. Specializing in full-cycle product development, we put business outcomes first. Working with forward-thinking brands, we create people-centered experiences and help companies acquire new customers and showcase product capabilities.

Our client is a global leader in the HR industry, specializing in personnel consulting and temporary employment services. We've developed an employee management mobile application, and now we have a new goal ahead of us connected with developing a separate module for candidates seeking job opportunities.

Joining our team as the 2nd QA Automation Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing UI tests (using native frameworks - XCUITest for iOS and Espresso for Android), that are included in the existing process. In addition to creating new test scenarios (collaborating closely with manual QA team, Product Owner and developers), you'll actively contribute to the maintenance of our test suite.

Role & Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated UI tests for mobile applications using industry-standard tools and frameworks.

• Collaborating with software developers, Product Owner and the rest of the QA team to understand software requirements and design appropriate test cases.

• Participating in the development of test plans and test strategies based on project requirements and specifications.

• Identifying areas for automation within the testing process and recommending solutions.

• Executing automated UI tests and analyzing results to identify defects and performance issues.

• Maintaining and updating automated UI tests to accommodate changes in software features and requirements.

• Communicating test progress, results, and issues to project stakeholders.

• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in test automation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in automated tests development, including implementation and execution.

• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Swift and Kotlin.

• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. XCUITest, Espresso).

• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git).

• Familiarity with REST API.

• Understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with other programming languages, like Ruby or Python.

• Experience with CI/CD tools e.g. Bitrise.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Growth mindset - passion for gaining knowledge, experimenting, and learning from your mistakes.

• Self-organization and priorities management, a strong sense of ownership.

Our Offer:

• Opportunity to explore new ideas, technologies, and approaches to solving complex problems, allowing you to continuously learn and grow in your role.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment. We are proud to have a true flat structure.

• Company culture which empowers you to take initiative and make a difference within the organization.

• Flexible working hours and a possibility to work remotely.

• B2B contract (no paid holidays included)