AVP, Quality Engineer Mobile testing (Telangana)

- Define and maintain automation guidelines including standards for BDD and Gherkin syntax quality - Develop and evolve automation frameworks ensuring modularity, scalability, and reusability - Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated test execution and reporting - Serve as technical expert on automation tooling, debugging, and performance optimization - Lead and grow the automation SME pipeline by coaching QE team members in test automation - Integrate mocking tools such as Wiremock to enable shift-left testing and faster feedback loops - Build and maintain shared automation libraries and tools across mobile teams - Collaborate with architects to ensure automation aligns with tech stack evolution - Drive adoption of automation best practices across iOS and Android platforms - Develop and maintain end-to-end, integration, and API automation test suites - Ensure automation coverage targets are met across unit, integration, and end-to-end testing - Partner with development teams to enable in-sprint automation and shift-left testing - Troubleshoot and optimize test execution performance in cloud and on-premise environments - Contribute to test data management strategies and service virtualization initiatives - Document automation frameworks, guidelines, and best practices for team adoption - Participate in QE community initiatives and knowledge sharing sessions - Support defect triaging and root cause analysis with automation insights Required Skills/Knowledge: - Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering processes and automation - Strong programming knowledge in frameworks like Appium/Selenium, Cucumber, and Gherkin - Experience in GUI, API/Webservices, and Database automation testing - Experience preparing automation frameworks with parallel execution integrated with CI/CD pipelines - Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or Swift with solid object-oriented programming concepts - Experience with mobile-specific testing frameworks such as XCTest, Espresso, and Appium - Strong understanding of BDD methodology and Gherkin syntax standards - Experience with test reporting and dashboard tools - Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SAFe principles - Experience with version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desired Skills/Knowledge: - Experience testing mobile applications using microservices architecture and cloud-based technologies - Experience with service virtualization, test data management, and containerization - Experience with Wiremock or similar mocking tools for API virtualization - Experience with mobile CI/CD platforms like Bitrise and CloudBees/Jenkins - Experience with contract testing and API schema validation - Familiarity with observability tools like New Relic, Splunk, and Cloudwatch - Experience preparing POCs for latest testing tools and trends - Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies - Understanding of accessibility testing and compliance requirements - Experience with security scanning and InfoSec compliance processes - Experience with financial services applications and regulatory compliance - Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in distributed team environments - Excellence in technical communication with technical and non-technical peers - Ability to mentor and coach team members on automation best practices - Strong documentation skills for frameworks, guidelines, and playbooks Eligibility Criteria: - Bachelors Degree and 4+ years relevant experience in Information Technology, or in lieu of a degree 6+ years of relevant experience in information Technology. .