Mobile Test Automation Engineer/Lead

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Ztek Consulting, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for mobile applications, primarily iOS<br><br>Execute functional, integration, and exploratory testing across mobile platforms<br><br>Develop and enhance automated test scripts using XCUITest (Swift preferred)<br><br>Perform integration testing using tools such as Charles Proxy<br><br>Collaborate with developers, product teams, and QA to ensure high-quality releases<br><br>Contribute to test strategy, test planning, and QA best practices<br><br>Leverage AI/agentic coding tools to improve automation efficiency and test coverage<br><br>Document test cases, defects, and testing processes<br><br><strong>Required Qualifications:<br><br></strong>5+ years of experience in mobile application testing<br><br>Strong hands-on experience with iOS testing and automation<br><br>Proficiency in XCUITest framework (Swift preferred)<br><br>Experience with mobile automation tools (e.g., Maestro is a plus)<br><br>Solid understanding of integration testing, including tools like Charles Proxy<br><br>Strong coding and scripting skills<br><br>Experience with exploratory testing and QA methodologies<br><br>Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:<br><br>Experience with Android testing<br><br>Knowledge of API automation/testing<br><br>Hands-on experience with accessibility (a11y) testing<br><br>Familiarity with YAML-based automation frameworks (e.g., Maestro)<br><br>Experience mentoring junior QA engineers (for Lead-level candidates)<br><br>Top 3 Required Skills:<br><br><ul><li> iOS Testing</li><li> XCUITest (Swift-based automation)</li><li> Integration testing (e.g., Charles Proxy)</li></ul>

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