Mid QA Mobile Automation Engineer

Portugal, PT

Specialist (5+ Years)

Full remote

English Required Not Accepting Candidates Living Abroad

What you will be doing:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable mobile test automation frameworks using C#, .NET 8, and Appium 2.0 for iOS and Android applications.
Create, execute, and monitor automated test suites following the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern and accessibility-id locator strategy.
Implement and maintain automated testing for both iOS (XCUITest Driver) and Android (UiAutomator2 Driver) platforms.
Configure and manage testing environments, including simulators, real devices, Xcode build environments, and BrowserStack App Automate for cloud-based parallel execution.
Integrate automated testing frameworks into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps teams.
Ensure continuous quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle by working closely with development and engineering teams.
Lead the automation strategy for Smoke, Regression, End-to-End (E2E), and System Integration testing across mobile applications.
Gather, analyse, and document business and technical requirements to design effective mobile automation solutions.
Establish and promote automation best practices, including NUnit test architecture, setup and teardown processes, parallel execution, and parameterized testing.
Collaborate with stakeholders, QA engineers, developers, and product teams to align testing strategies with business and product objectives.
Monitor test results, identify quality risks, and drive continuous improvements in application stability and performance.
Contribute to the evolution of testing processes, frameworks, and quality standards to support the delivery of high-quality mobile products.
Influence and support the project roadmap by advocating for quality-first approaches and test automation excellence.

What we are looking for:

Proven experience in mobile test automation using Appium 2.0 with C# and .NET 8.
Strong knowledge of mobile automation frameworks and best practices for iOS and Android platforms.
Hands-on experience with XCUITest Driver, including iOS simulator and real-device testing, as well as familiarity with Xcode.
Solid experience with UiAutomator2 Driver for Android automation across emulators and physical devices.
Experience implementing and maintaining test frameworks using the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern.
Proficiency in using accessibility-id as a locator strategy for robust and maintainable mobile test automation.
Practical experience with NUnit, including test lifecycle management, setup and teardown configurations, parallel execution, and parameterized testing.
Experience using Appium Inspector for element identification, locator validation, and debugging automation scripts.
Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
Experience working with Azure DevOps and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles, methodologies, tools, and testing processes.
Ability to analyse requirements and translate them into effective automated testing solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

What will be a plus:

Hands-on experience with BrowserStack App Automate, including SDK configuration, framework integration, capability management, parallel execution, and analysis of execution logs and video recordings.
Understanding of BrowserStack SDK compatibility requirements and .NET 8 framework dependencies.
Strong programming skills in C#, with exposure to other programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, or Python.
Experience in API testing and automation using tools and frameworks such as Postman, Rest Assured, or Python Requests.
Experience with performance and load testing tools such as K6 or Apache JMeter.
Knowledge of mobile application security testing methodologies and tools.
Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices and related frameworks.
Experience supporting development teams in the creation and maintenance of unit tests to improve overall test coverage and software quality.
Experience managing test data, test environments, and multiple device configurations across mobile platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and optimize automation strategies for complex mobile ecosystems.
Knowledge and practical application of Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
Experience working in highly automated CI/CD environments with a strong quality engineering mindset.
Previous involvement in defining automation standards, governance, and quality engineering best practices across teams.

3-month contract with automatic renewal

30 days’ notice period for termination

Possibility to insource after 12 months

Maximum day/rate:

280€

Candidate location:

Portugal

(the candidate can work remotely from any Portuguese region)

HR Interview

Technical Interview

Offline Challenge

Final Interview

Joana Reis

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What we offer:

A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.

Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.

Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN

I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.

Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN

I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.

João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)

My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.

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