Software Development Engineer In Test (Mobile)

Department: Information Technology

Location: APAC-India-IT Delivery Center Hyderabad

Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a SDET (Mobile) with strong expertise in mobile automation and quality engineering. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building reliable test automation frameworks for iOS and Android apps, ensuring smooth releases with high quality and performance. As a senior member of the QE team, you will drive mobile test strategies, implement automation best practices, and mentor junior engineers.

Role expectations

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile automation frameworks for Android and iOS (Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, or similar).
• Create and execute automated test scripts for UI, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA engineers to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and automation coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility and device coverage through device farms (BrowserStack, Lambda test etc).
• Conduct performance and stability testing for mobile apps (JMeter, Gatling, Firebase Performance, Xcode Instruments, Android Profiler).
• Debug issues, perform root cause analysis, and work with developers to deliver high-quality releases.
• Mentor junior SDETs and QE engineers, reviewing their code and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging tools, frameworks, and trends in mobile automation and quality engineering.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mobile automation (iOS and Android)
• Strong programming skills in Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with mobile automation frameworks (Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, Detox, etc.).
• Experience in CI/CD integration of mobile automation tests.
• Good understanding of mobile development ecosystem (Android Studio, Xcode, Gradle, Fastlane).
• Familiarity with device farms for cross-device testing.
• Solid grasp of QA methodologies, Agile processes, and SDLC.
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Adaptive and quick learner able to adjust to new tools, technologies, and processes with ease.
• Collaborative mindset works well in a team, shares knowledge, and helps others grow.
• Ownership-driven takes accountability for work and delivers with high quality.
• Strong communication skills clear, concise, and proactive in interactions with peers and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of API testing (RestAssured, Postman, Karate, or similar) to validate mobile backend services.
• Knowledge of mobile security testing and compliance best practices.
• Experience with mobile performance testing & monitoring (Firebase Performance, Crashlytics, Xcode Instruments, Android Profiler).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for mobile app deployments.

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Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.