
GG - 1515 - Senior QA Automation Engineer – Mobile & CI
Softobiz • Kochi, Kerala, India
**Role & seniority: ** Senior QA Automation Engineer (Mobile & CI), 5–6+ years experience
**Stack/tools: **
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Mobile automation: Appium / Mobilewright / Detox; real devices + iOS Simulator + Android Emulator
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Mobile tooling: Xcode (iOS), Android Studio (Android), TestFlight, CodePush
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CI/CD: GitHub Actions (mobile test suites running reliably)
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Web/UI automation: Playwright + TypeScript/JavaScript
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API testing: Postman/Newman
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Observability/troubleshooting: Datadog
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Source control: GitHub + PR-based workflows
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Build/maintain iOS & Android automated test suites
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Integrate/maintain mobile automation in CI/CD pipelines and validate releases across environments
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Perform web and API automation; ensure regression, usability, and cross-platform compatibility; troubleshoot issues
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Must-have skills:
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Strong mobile app testing background (5–6+ years)
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Hands-on with Appium/Mobilewright/Detox and device + emulator/simulator testing
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Ability to run/debug mobile automation in CI (preferably GitHub Actions)
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Proficiency in Playwright (TS/JS) and Postman/Newman
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Comfort with GitHub PR workflows
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Experience using Datadog for staging/production issue investigation
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Nice-to-haves:
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Pact contract testing
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Performance testing (JMeter/k6)
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Feature-flag testing (GrowthBook)
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Basic SQL
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AI-assisted testing/tools (Claude/C
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Full Description
Senior QA Automation Engineer – Mobile & CI
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 5–6+ years of experience, with a strong focus on mobile application testing and automation. The role requires hands-on experience across iOS and Android, automation frameworks, CI pipelines, web/API testing, and mobile usability.
Native mobile development expertise is not required, but strong mobile app testing experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain automated tests for iOS and Android applications. Test across real devices, iOS Simulator, and Android Emulator. Integrate and maintain mobile automation suites within CI/CD pipelines. Perform web and API automation testing. Validate mobile releases and troubleshoot issues across staging and production. Ensure strong coverage of functionality, usability, regression, and cross-platform compatibility. Must-Have Skills
5–6+ years of mobile app testing experience
Mobile automation: strong hands-on experience with Appium, Mobilewright or Detox, including testing on real devices. Comfortable working in Xcode with the iOS Simulator and in Android Studio with the emulator.
Mobile CI: has actually got mobile test suites running reliably in a CI pipeline, ideally GitHub Actions.
Web automation: Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript.
API testing: Postman/Newman.
Mobile release tooling: TestFlight and CodePush.
Source control: GitHub, and comfortable with PR-based workflows.
Observability: Datadog, used to troubleshoot staging and production issues.
Nice to Have
Contract testing with Pact Performance testing using JMeter or k6 Feature flag testing, preferably GrowthBook Basic SQL AI-assisted testing/tools such as Claude, Copilot, or Cursor Ideal Candidate
A strong QA automation engineer with a mobile-first testing mindset, solid automation and CI experience, and a good understanding of mobile usability and cross-platform testing.
About Softobiz Technologies
Softobiz Technologies is a technology and product services company headquartered in India, operating Global Capability Centers (GCCs) for leading international clients across healthcare, fintech, and enterprise software. Our GCC model enables world-class talent in India to work directly within the product and engineering teams of our global partners, contributing meaningfully to product strategy, growth, and operations
Innovation begins with like-minded people aiming to transform the world together. At Softobiz, we invite you to become a part of an organization that has been helping clients transform their business by fusing insights, creativity, and technology. With a team of 400+ technology enthusiasts, we have been trusted by leading enterprises around the globe for over 18+ years.
At Softobiz, we foster a culture of equality, learning, collaboration, and creative freedom, empowering our employees to grow and excel in their careers. Our technical craftsmen are pioneers in the latest technologies like AI, machine learning, and product development.
Why Should You Join Softobiz?
Work with technical craftsmen who are pioneers in the latest technologies. Access training sessions and skill-enhancement courses for personal and professional growth. Be rewarded for exceptional performance and celebrate success through engaging parties. Experience a culture that embraces diversity and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.
Softobiz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status.