JCC_APP - Software Engineer II* Software Engineer II* - Contract at TalentBurst, Inc.
Richmond, CA
About the Job
Title: Mobile/Web Quality Engineer
Location: REMOTE
Duration: 1+ year contract
Role and Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive quality assurance strategies and testing processes specifically tailored for mobile and web applications
• Develop test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for functional, non-functional, regression, and performance testing of mobile apps, ensuring thorough coverage of requirements and user scenarios.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated mobile testing frameworks and scripts using tools such as Appium, XCTest, Espresso, or similar, to streamline regression testing and ensure test repeatability.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated web test frameworks using frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps, and collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure automated testing is part of the development workflow.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile testing tools, technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to enhance testing efficiency, coverage, and accuracy for mobile apps.
• Conduct performance testing, load testing, and scalability testing of mobile apps to identify bottlenecks, optimize app performance, and ensure smooth user experience under various usage scenarios.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and execute mobile app security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance checks to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and track defects using bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution and validation of fixes.
• Evaluate mobile app usability, accessibility, and user experience (UX) design elements through usability testing, A/B testing, and user feedback analysis to enhance overall app quality and user satisfaction.
• Document test plans, test cases, test results, and testing metrics, and generate comprehensive test reports and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting quality insights, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, designers, and QA teams, and communicate testing progress, issues, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mobile QA, participate in training programs, and contribute to knowledge sharing within the QA community to drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies.
Professional Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge in creating test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience in functional testing, regression testing, usability testing, performance testing, and security testing of mobile apps.
• Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks and tools such as Appium, XCTest, Espresso, Calabash, Selendroid, or similar.
• Strong hands-on 3-5 years experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts for mobile apps using relevant tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for automation tasks and test script development.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and working collaboratively with DevOps teams.
• Understanding of mobile app development frameworks, architectures, and technologies to effectively design and execute testing strategies.
• Knowledge of mobile operating systems (iOS, Android) and mobile device testing methodologies, including emulator/simulator testing and real device testing.
• Ability to analyze logs, debug issues, and troubleshoot mobile app performance, compatibility, and functionality issues.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, processes, and best practices, including agile testing methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience in creating and maintaining test documentation, defect tracking, and reporting using tools like Jira, Zephyr, ReportPortal, TestRail, or Allure.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, designers, and QA teams.
• Ability to articulate testing progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders, and contribute to discussions on quality-related decisions.
• Strong analytical skills to identify test scenarios, prioritize testing efforts, and analyze test results to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and work collaboratively with teams to resolve technical challenges.
Personal Characteristics:
• Demonstrates judgment and flexibility; thinks about issues and develops solutions that thoughtfully take the broader context into account - positively deals with a shifting demand for time, priorities, and the rapid change of environments.
• Takes an ownership approach to engineering and product outcomes.
• Action-oriented self-starter who can set strategy and drive execution with a "roll up the sleeves” approach.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and influencing skills to work effectively with all stakeholders (internal & external), making information-based decisions.
• Penchant for excellence, both personally and professionally, demonstrated by intellectual curiosity, record of accomplishment, and reputation; shows strong attention to detail and implementation of best practices with an inclination for continuous improvement.
• Ability to quickly establish strong credibility with employees, business partners and external resources.
• Embodies and delivers the firm's values and culture towards colleagues, clients, and communities:
Additional Skills: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Considerable knowledge of structured programming technology for structured language environment
• Considerable knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building
• Considerable knowledge of applications/development methodologies
• Considerable knowledge of appropriate operating systems, programming languages, and development tools
• Skill in project management experience
• Skill in operating independently
• Skill in exhibiting solid analysis, decision-making, and problem solving
• Skill in understanding and focusing on the clients' needs and goals, establishing credibility and building relationships with clients
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low-to-medium impact projects
• Ability to develop a mid-size project plan (i.e., a plan that affects a single system or family and multiple resources) using approved project management software
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors and public
#TB_EN
Location: REMOTE
Duration: 1+ year contract
Role and Responsibilities:
- The Mobile/Web Quality Engineer will play a critical role in driving innovation and growth for the Digital Banking Solutions business. In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the company's digital transformation journey, drive customer-centric innovation and automation, and position the organization as a leader in the competitive digital banking landscape.
• Lead the planning, design, and execution of comprehensive quality assurance strategies and testing processes specifically tailored for mobile and web applications
• Develop test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for functional, non-functional, regression, and performance testing of mobile apps, ensuring thorough coverage of requirements and user scenarios.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated mobile testing frameworks and scripts using tools such as Appium, XCTest, Espresso, or similar, to streamline regression testing and ensure test repeatability.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated web test frameworks using frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps, and collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure automated testing is part of the development workflow.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile testing tools, technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to enhance testing efficiency, coverage, and accuracy for mobile apps.
• Conduct performance testing, load testing, and scalability testing of mobile apps to identify bottlenecks, optimize app performance, and ensure smooth user experience under various usage scenarios.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and execute mobile app security testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance checks to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and track defects using bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution and validation of fixes.
• Evaluate mobile app usability, accessibility, and user experience (UX) design elements through usability testing, A/B testing, and user feedback analysis to enhance overall app quality and user satisfaction.
• Document test plans, test cases, test results, and testing metrics, and generate comprehensive test reports and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting quality insights, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, designers, and QA teams, and communicate testing progress, issues, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mobile QA, participate in training programs, and contribute to knowledge sharing within the QA community to drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies.
Professional Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge in creating test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience in functional testing, regression testing, usability testing, performance testing, and security testing of mobile apps.
• Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks and tools such as Appium, XCTest, Espresso, Calabash, Selendroid, or similar.
• Strong hands-on 3-5 years experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts for mobile apps using relevant tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript for automation tasks and test script development.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and working collaboratively with DevOps teams.
• Understanding of mobile app development frameworks, architectures, and technologies to effectively design and execute testing strategies.
• Knowledge of mobile operating systems (iOS, Android) and mobile device testing methodologies, including emulator/simulator testing and real device testing.
• Ability to analyze logs, debug issues, and troubleshoot mobile app performance, compatibility, and functionality issues.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, processes, and best practices, including agile testing methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience in creating and maintaining test documentation, defect tracking, and reporting using tools like Jira, Zephyr, ReportPortal, TestRail, or Allure.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, designers, and QA teams.
• Ability to articulate testing progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders, and contribute to discussions on quality-related decisions.
• Strong analytical skills to identify test scenarios, prioritize testing efforts, and analyze test results to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and work collaboratively with teams to resolve technical challenges.
Personal Characteristics:
• Demonstrates judgment and flexibility; thinks about issues and develops solutions that thoughtfully take the broader context into account - positively deals with a shifting demand for time, priorities, and the rapid change of environments.
• Takes an ownership approach to engineering and product outcomes.
• Action-oriented self-starter who can set strategy and drive execution with a "roll up the sleeves” approach.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and influencing skills to work effectively with all stakeholders (internal & external), making information-based decisions.
• Penchant for excellence, both personally and professionally, demonstrated by intellectual curiosity, record of accomplishment, and reputation; shows strong attention to detail and implementation of best practices with an inclination for continuous improvement.
• Ability to quickly establish strong credibility with employees, business partners and external resources.
• Embodies and delivers the firm's values and culture towards colleagues, clients, and communities:
Additional Skills: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Considerable knowledge of structured programming technology for structured language environment
• Considerable knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building
• Considerable knowledge of applications/development methodologies
• Considerable knowledge of appropriate operating systems, programming languages, and development tools
• Skill in project management experience
• Skill in operating independently
• Skill in exhibiting solid analysis, decision-making, and problem solving
• Skill in understanding and focusing on the clients' needs and goals, establishing credibility and building relationships with clients
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low-to-medium impact projects
• Ability to develop a mid-size project plan (i.e., a plan that affects a single system or family and multiple resources) using approved project management software
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors and public
#TB_EN
