
Senior Automation Engineer
Tonik • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (Individual Contributor), 6–8 years of experience
Stack/tools: Appium (mobile automation), Java, Selenium, TestNG, Page Object Model (POM); API testing with Postman/Newman; CI/CD: Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle; cross-platform mobile (iOS/Android); Jira for tracking
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for mobile apps (iOS and Android)
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Execute automated/manual tests, analyze results, report defects, and ensure quality via functional/regression/performance testing
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Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, collaborate with developers/QA/DevOps, and optimize frameworks for scalability
Must-have skills
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Appium-based mobile automation with Java
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Selenium, TestNG, and Page Object Model (POM)
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API testing (Postman/Newman)
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CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle)
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Cross-platform mobile testing (iOS/Android) and test management (JIRA)
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Understanding of mobile performance testing concepts
Nice-to-haves
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Performance testing tools/methodologies
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Experience with cross-device/test matrix strategies
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Additional cloud/mobile device testing experience
Location & work type: DLF Cybercity, Porur, Chennai, India. On-site, Individual Contributor role
Full Description
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer
Location: DLF Cybercity, Porur, Chennai – India
Experience: 6 – 8 Years
About the Job
- We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our team and ensure the delivery of high-quality mobile software products. This Individual Contributor role will focus on building robust automation frameworks, executing mobile and API tests, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Appium-based mobile automation, Java programming, API testing, and modern test automation frameworks, with a passion for delivering reliable and scalable testing solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for mobile applications (iOS and Android) using Appium.
- Develop automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and TestNG following best practices such as Page Object Model (POM).
- Execute automated and manual test cases, analyze results, and report defects with clear documentation.
- Perform functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure high-quality releases.
- Continuously enhance and optimize test automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability.
- Conduct cross-platform testing across devices, screen sizes, and OS versions.
- Develop and execute API automation scripts using Postman and Newman.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Maven, or Gradle.
- Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to ensure seamless automation integration.
- Analyze mobile application performance and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Stay updated with the latest testing tools, technologies, and best practices and incorporate them into testing processes.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 6–8 years of experience in mobile test automation using Appium.
- Strong proficiency in Java for automation scripting.
- Experience with Selenium, TestNG, and test automation frameworks.
- Solid understanding of iOS and Android platforms and mobile testing methodologies.
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman and Newman.
- Familiarity with JIRA for test management, defect tracking, and reporting.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Gradle.
- Knowledge of cross-device and cross-platform testing strategies.
Good to have: Experience in performance testing tools and methodologies.
Who Are We Looking For? A proactive individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Someone willing to go the extra mile to ensure software quality and reliability. An innovative thinker passionate about automation and continuous improvement.
About Tonik
- Tonik is a transformative digital bank with a mission to revolutionize the way money works. We create better financial products by simplifying processes, reducing costs, improving transparency, and empowering people with unique financial needs. Innovation is embedded in our DNA—we challenge the status quo and strive to transform the impossible into reality.
- Tonik is the first digital-only neobank in the Philippines, offering loans, deposits, payments, and card products on a highly secure mobile banking platform. The bank operates under the first private digital bank license issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and is backed by top international venture capital firms. Tonik operates from hubs in Singapore (HQ), Manila, Chennai, and Kyiv.