Lead Software Development Engineer in Test - Mobile

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end mobile testing and automation for iOS and Android applications (Flutter‑based)
• Architect, enhance, and own scalable mobile automation frameworks using tools such as Appium, Flutter Integration Tests, Espresso, etc.
• Drive adoption of AI‑assisted testing (test generation, failure analysis, flaky test reduction, intelligent reporting, prompt‑based workflows)
• Define and execute test strategies covering functional, regression, performance, reliability, and non‑functional testing
• Debug complex issues across automation code, application behavior, device/platform differences, and CI infrastructure
• Own release quality, including automated regressions, risk assessment, and final QA sign‑offs
• Partner closely with Product, Design, Dev, and DevOps to improve testability and reduce production defects
• Mentor and technically guide SDETs and interns; set coding, review, and automation best practices
• Track and report quality metrics, automation ROI, and coverage to stakeholders
• Continuously improve QA processes to reduce cycle time and increase confidence in releases

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in mobile testing and automation, with lead‑level ownership
• Strong hands‑on experience with Flutter‑based mobile apps and testing frameworks (Flutter Integration Tests, Appium, Espresso, etc.)
• Excellent programming skills in Dart, Java, Kotlin, or similar
• Proven experience designing and maintaining robust, scalable test automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of mobile‑specific challenges (platform differences, lifecycle, performance, memory, network)
• Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Codemagic, Bitrise, GitHub Actions)
• Solid understanding of API testing and backend dependencies
• Ability to perform deep root‑cause analysis (RCA) for automation failures and production issues
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, agile environments and driving quality initiatives independently

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mobile testing and automation for Flutter‑based applications, with a strong focus on architecting scalable automation frameworks and driving quality initiatives. Proven ability to mentor teams, integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines, and perform deep root‑cause analysis for production issues.