Quality Assurance

job summary:
Onsite Position - Austin, TX (4 days a week)

Potential CW to FTE - No Sponsorship candidates

Team member will be working on the tier-1 crypto project, fast paced environment

We are seeking a Development Engineer in Test to develop and maintain automated testing solutions for our mobile applications using Appium, XCUI, and Espresso. You will design and execute comprehensive test automation scripts, monitor test execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality mobile experiences. This role requires hands-on expertise in mobile test automation, robust coding skills in Java, and the ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams. You will contribute to continuous improvement of our testing practices while supporting end-to-end quality across multiple mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Development & Automation

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using XCUI (iOS), Espresso (Android), and Appium for mobile applications

Create comprehensive test plans covering functional, feature, regression, and smoke testing scenarios

Identify and document edge cases and complex test scenarios in collaboration with developers

Test Execution & Quality Assurance

Execute manual and automated tests across mobile platforms to ensure application quality and reliability

Perform post-deployment testing to validate backend services and API integrations

Conduct thorough regression testing prior to each release cycle

Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps and severity classification

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with developers to define testable acceptance criteria and identify potential quality risks early in the development cycle

Work closely with Product Owners to ensure features meet business requirements and follow QA best practices

Facilitate or lead daily stand-ups, providing clear status updates on testing progress and blockers

Actively participate in refinement sessions, asking critical questions to clarify requirements and uncover gaps

Process Improvement & Leadership

Collaborate with QA team members to enhance testing processes, frameworks, and methodologies

Promote and implement QA best practices across the team

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test coverage, automation, and efficiency

Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing strategies and tools

Quality Metrics & Reporting

Track and report on test coverage, defect trends, and quality metrics

Provide clear status reports on testing progress and release readiness

Identify quality risks and communicate impact to stakeholders

Education & Experience

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

3-5 years of experience in mobile application testing (iOS and/or Android)

3+ years building and maintaining test automation frameworks

Proven experience developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts

Technical Skills

robust hands-on coding experience with Java or other object-oriented programming languages

Experience with mobile automation tools: XCUI (iOS) and/or Espresso (Android)

Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Zephyr, or similar)

Solid understanding of mobile development lifecycles on iOS and/or Android platforms

Working knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps methodologies

location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Test Development & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using XCUI (iOS), Espresso (Android), and Appium for mobile applications
• Create comprehensive test plans covering functional, feature, regression, and smoke testing scenarios
• Identify and document edge cases and complex test scenarios in collaboration with developers

Test Execution & Quality Assurance

• Execute manual and automated tests across mobile platforms to ensure application quality and reliability
• Perform post-deployment testing to validate backend services and API integrations
• Conduct thorough regression testing prior to each release cycle
• Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps and severity classification

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with developers to define testable acceptance criteria and identify potential quality risks early in the development cycle
• Work closely with Product Owners to ensure features meet business requirements and follow QA best practices
• Facilitate or lead daily stand-ups, providing clear status updates on testing progress and blockers
• Actively participate in refinement sessions, asking critical questions to clarify requirements and uncover gaps

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Collaborate with QA team members to enhance testing processes, frameworks, and methodologies
• Promote and implement QA best practices across the team
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for test coverage, automation, and efficiency
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing strategies and tools

Quality Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report on test coverage, defect trends, and quality metrics
• Provide clear status reports on testing progress and release readiness
• Identify quality risks and communicate impact to stakeholders

qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Github Copilot/Cursor to code, write test

Experience with MCP server

Experience with Kotlin and/or Swift programming languages

Knowledge of Appium for cross-platform mobile testing

Experience in financial services or trading platforms

Understanding of security testing and data compliance requirements

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and ceremonies

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.