Junior Human ReSenior Automation Engineer – Mobile (Java + Appium + Cucumber)sources Consultant

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Job Summary:

Senior Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust and scalable

  mobile test automation frameworks

  using

  Java, Appium, and Cucumber (BDD)

  .
• Write

  feature files

  and implement step definitions following the

  Gherkin syntax

  for clear, business-readable test cases.
• Automate test scenarios for Android and iOS apps across multiple devices and OS versions.
• Integrate automated tests into

  CI/CD pipelines

  and maintain test execution in real-time environments.
• Collaborate with QA, Dev, and Product teams to ensure coverage of functional and regression testing.
• Review code, enforce best practices, and mentor junior team members in automation and BDD implementation.
• Analyze test results, raise detailed bugs, and work with teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain test scripts, data, and reporting dashboards for visibility and traceability.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 6+ years

  of experience in test automation, with strong focus on mobile platforms.
• Expertise in

  Core Java

  , object-oriented design, and data structures.
• Hands-on experience with

  Appium

  for mobile automation (native, hybrid, and web apps).
• Strong command over

  BDD frameworks

  , especially

  Cucumber

  , and Gherkin-based test writing.
• Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks like

  TestNG, JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins

  , and version control (e.g., Git).
• Experience with

  cloud-based mobile device platforms

  such as BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, etc.
• Solid grasp of mobile automation concepts like gestures, system alerts, background testing, and device logs.
• Knowledge of

  Agile methodologies

  and experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in

  API test automation

  (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Exposure to

  performance testing

  tools for mobile (JMeter, Gatling).
• Knowledge of

  security and accessibility testing

  in mobile environments.
• ISTQB or similar QA/testing certifications.

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership capability to mentor junior testers and lead testing initiatives.
• A team player with a solution-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of automation modules.