At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop mobile automation frameworks for iOS and Android using Appium and WebDriverIO.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm in Sydney focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hands-on experience, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Collaborative Agile team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mobile automation and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in software testing with strong mobile automation expertise.
The predicted salary is between 103995 - 127105 $ per year.
We are seeking a Senior Mobile App Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in automating native iOS and Android applications. This role is 100% focused on automation engineering, with responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining robust mobile automation frameworks using Appium with WebDriverIO and TypeScript. The engineer will play a key role in improving automation coverage, execution stability, and CI/CD integration for mobile applications delivered in Agile environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Mobile Automation Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain native mobile automation frameworks for iOS and Android using Appium with WebDriverIO (TypeScript). Build stable, reusable, and scalable automation components aligned with best engineering practices. Automate functional, regression, and smoke test suites for mobile applications. Handle mobile-specific challenges such as gestures, permissions, OS-level popups, device fragmentation, and flaky test behaviour. Continuously improve automation reliability, execution speed, and maintainability.
- Automation Strategy & Quality Engineering: Contribute to and execute mobile automation strategy aligned with release cycles. Drive increased automation coverage and reduce dependency on non-automated testing. Analyse automation failures, identify root causes, and implement long-term fixes. Ensure automation suites remain relevant as mobile apps evolve.
- CI/CD & Execution: Integrate mobile automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins). Enable pipeline-triggered and scheduled execution of mobile test suites. Work with emulators, simulators, real devices, and cloud device platforms where applicable. Ensure clear and actionable reporting of automation results and quality metrics.
- Collaboration & Technical Leadership: Work closely with mobile developers and product teams to support high-quality releases. Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide automation-related input on risks and readiness. Mentor junior automation engineers and conduct automation code reviews. Promote engineering discipline and automation best practices within the team.
Required Skills & Experience
- Must-Have: 8+ years experience in software testing with a strong focus on mobile automation. Hands-on experience automating native iOS and Android apps using Appium. Strong experience with WebDriverIO for mobile automation. Solid programming skills in TypeScript. Strong understanding of mobile app lifecycle, architectures, and OS behaviours. Experience integrating mobile automation into CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.
- Good to Have: Experience using BDD frameworks (e.g. Cucumber) with mobile automation. Experience with cloud-based mobile testing platforms or device farms. Exposure to enterprise-scale or BFSI mobile applications. Experience mentoring or guiding other automation engineers.
Lead Mobile App Automation Engineer in Sydney employer: Insight Talent
Join a dynamic team in Sydney as a Senior Mobile App Automation Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of mobile automation innovation. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values continuous learning and professional growth, offering opportunities to mentor junior engineers and lead impactful projects. With competitive pay rates and a focus on Agile methodologies, we provide an environment that encourages creativity and excellence in mobile application testing.
