Lead/Principal Software Development Engineer - Test - Mobile Automation in Gurgaon, भारत

Position Title : Lead / Principal SDET - Mobile AutomationExperience Level : 11 - 14 YearsAbout the Role :We are seeking an experienced Lead / Principal SDET with 11 - 14 years of experience to spearhead our mobile test automation engineering efforts across Android and iOS platforms. In this leadership role, you will define mobile automation strategies, architect enterprise-grade framework solutions using Appium, drive API integration testing, and integrate automated quality gates into CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and QA leadership to maintain high release velocity and product https://jobeax.com/link/DsEpVijbJX81ibdY Responsibilities :- Architecture & Strategy : Architect, design, and scale end-to-end mobile automation test frameworks for native and hybrid Android/iOS applications using Appium with Java, Python, or TypeScript/JavaScript.- Technical Leadership : Lead and mentor test automation engineers, establishing best practices, coding standards, design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model, Page Factory), and code review processes.- Continuous Integration & Delivery : Integrate mobile test suites with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and leverage cloud device platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, AWS Device Farm) for parallel execution.- API & Integration Testing : Build robust automated test strategies for backend REST APIs using tools like REST Assured or Postman, ensuring end-to-end data integrity across services.- Execution & Quality Assurance : Oversee functional, regression, integration, performance, and smoke testing across real devices, emulators, and cloud environments.- Defect Management & Process Improvement : Lead defect triage sessions, perform root-cause analysis on framework/application failures, and continuously optimize QA processes and release readiness criteria.- Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering Managers to align quality metrics with business outcomes and delivery https://jobeax.com/link/8kTbrpb3AEF1qEWg & Qualifications :- Experience : 11 to 14 years of dedicated experience in software testing, test automation, and QA architecture.- Core Automation Expertise : Deep, hands-on technical proficiency with Appium (including Appium 2.x, W3C WebDriver protocols, and Appium Inspector) across Android and iOS ecosystems.- Programming Mastery : Advanced expertise in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript).- Framework Design : Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks ground-up (using TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, Cucumber, etc.).- API & CI/CD Skills : Strong experience in API automation and seamless pipeline integration using Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.- Mobile Ecosystem Depth : Advanced knowledge of mobile-specific testing nuances (gestures, device capabilities, network simulations, memory performance, logs, and deep linking).- Engineering Standards : Solid understanding of SDLC/STLC methodologies, Agile/Scrum processes, and software design https://jobeax.com/link/yRhREjEPmp5Jl5un / Good-to-Have Skills :- Experience with Docker, containerized test execution, and cloud grid setups.- Hands-on experience with mobile performance monitoring, security scanning, or accessibility testing.- Proficiency in SQL and database verification techniques.- Prior experience managing or leading cross-functional QA teams. (ref:hirist.tech)