Role & seniority: Senior QA Engineer (mobile-focused)

Stack/tools: Katalon Studio, Appium; Android Studio, Xcode; REST APIs; CI (GitHub Actions); Jira/Confluence; test frameworks; optional: Postman/Insomnia, Espresso, XCTest

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive mobile test strategies, frameworks, and practices; lead QA across multiple mobile projects
Review requirements/architecture to influence testability; mentor junior/mid-level QA engineers; drive continuous QA improvements
Develop and execute advanced automated and manual tests for Android and iOS; manage UAT and provide actionable test reporting

Must-have skills

8+ years in Software QA; 5+ years mobile app testing (iOS/Android)
Proven leadership of QA initiatives for large-scale consumer apps
Hands-on with Katalon Studio and Appium; experience with Xcode/Android Studio; REST APIs
Test environment management, scalable frameworks, CI integration (GitHub Actions)
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and ability to influence product direction

Nice-to-haves

Mobile performance, scalability, and security testing
Experience with Espressо/XCTest; other mobile automation tools
IoT/connected hardware testing; Postman/Insomnia; Jira/Confluence in Agile
Location & work type: Uruguay, permanent full-time; hybrid work arrangement (one remote day per week)

Full Description

🚀 At Talenter we are looking for a Senior QA Engineer with deep expertise in mobile testing to join our team. The Team is responsible for building and supporting mobile applications that enhance the customers experience. The Senior QA Engineer will play a key role in shaping testing strategies, mentoring other QA engineers, and driving quality across our mobile applications by leveraging manual and automated frameworks such as Katalon and Appium. The ideal candidate will have significant experience testing mobile applications at scale, ideally within the cycling, IoT, or connected device industry. They will demonstrate mastery of QA best practices while bringing flexibility and judgment to adapt processes as needed. They will not only identify and troubleshoot issues, but also design scalable test solutions, contribute to architectural discussions, and advocate for continuous improvement across the engineering organization.

🎯Role Description

Own the design and implementation of comprehensive mobile test strategies, frameworks, and practices.
Lead QA efforts across multiple mobile projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and consistent test coverage.
Review mobile app requirements, architecture, and design to influence testability and product direction.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level QA engineers, sharing best practices and fostering skill development.
Design, develop, and execute advanced automated and manual test cases for Android and iOS using Katalon and Appium.
Perform and lead functional, regression, integration, smoke, performance, and stress testing on devices and emulators.
Collaborate with developers, UX/UI, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to elevate product quality and rider experience.
Proactively identify gaps in test coverage and introduce improvements to QA processes and tooling.
Manage UAT with business users and ensure high-quality feedback cycles.
Provide clear and actionable reporting of test results, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

🔍Requirements

8+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance and testing.
5+ years’ experience in mobile application testing (iOS and Android).
Proven track record of leading QA initiatives for large-scale, consumer-facing mobile applications.
Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio and Appium for advanced test automation.
Expertise in mobile QA methodologies, testing tools, and test environment management.
Experience with Xcode, Android Studio, device/emulator-based testing, and connected hardware (Bluetooth, sensors, OTA updates).
Strong understanding of REST APIs.

Senior QA Engineer – Mobile Testing