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Akkodis • Austin, Texas, United States
Salary: $43 - $48 / hour
Role & seniority: Development Engineer in Test / Mobile QA Tester, mid … senior (3–5 years in mobile testing; 3+ years automation).
Stack/tools: Java; mobile automation: XCUI (iOS), Espresso (Android), Appium; test management/defect tracking: JIRA/Zephyr; CI/CD familiarity; GitHub Copilot/Cursor (preferred); MCP server (preferred).
Design, develop, and maintain automated mobile test suites (iOS/Android) and comprehensive test plans (functional, regression, smoke).
Execute manual and automated tests; validate backend/API integrations; perform post-deployment and regression testing; document defects with repro steps and severity.
Collaborate cross-functionally to define acceptance criteria, ensure QA best practices, facilitate stand-ups, participate in refinements, and mentor junior QA engineers.
3–5 years mobile application testing; 3+ years building/maintaining test automation frameworks.
Proficient coding in Java (or other OO language).
Experience with XCUI and/or Espresso; strong test automation and defect tracking experience; understanding of mobile lifecycles; basic CI/CD knowledge.
Kotlin and/or Swift; Appium for cross-platform testing; GitHub Copilot/Cursor; experience in financial services/trading platforms; security testing and data compliance knowledge; Agile/Scrum experience.
Location & work type: Austin, TX; 4 days onsite per week; 6-month contract to hire. sa
Job Title: Mobile QA Tester
Job Type: 6 month contract to hire
Location: 4 days a week onsite – Austin, TX
Salary Range: $43-$48 an hour
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 Strong 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
Soft Skills & Abilities Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent testing efforts across geographically distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in team environments
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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