SDET​/QA, Mobile Automation

Position: SDET/QA

Remote full‑time position across the United States. Reports to the QA Manager within the Mobile Application Development team and collaborates closely with engineers on mobile, web, and platform.

• Write and maintain Appium‑based automated test suites for iOS and Android across UI, integration, and API layers.
• Apply automation practices to web and other application surfaces when needed.
• Contribute to the automation framework, CI/CD integration, and shared test utilities.
• Develop both automated and manual test plans for iOS/Android apps and extend coverage to web surfaces.
• Run test execution on real devices and emulators, scaling across device configurations.
• Write clear defect tickets with repro steps, screenshots, logs, and automation scripts.
• Maintain up‑to‑date test plans, automation setup guides, and contribution instructions.
• Participate in the team’s testing roadmap, capacity estimation, and quarterly planning for automation items.

• 2‑4 years of QA or SDET experience with significant mobile automation depth.
• Proficiency with mobile testing frameworks (XCTest, Espresso, Appium) and web automation tools (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium).
• Experience executing tests on real devices and emulators, with strong skills in scaling test coverage.
• Strong communication skills, able to meet deadlines, flag risks, and drive releases on time.
• Hands‑on ability to modernize test processes and replace manual workflows with automation.
• Nice to have:
  • Performance or load testing experience for mobile or web.
  • Accessibility testing knowledge (WCAG compliance).
  • Visual regression testing or screenshot diffing skills.
  • Open‑source contributions or public technical writing.

• Months 1–3:
  Learn the mobile codebase, existing test coverage, and release process; begin writing automated tests for high‑priority gaps.
• Months 3–6:
  Ship meaningful additions to test coverage and framework reliability; integrate suites into the release pipeline.
• Months 6–12:
  Own a substantial portion of mobile automation; demonstrate measurable gains in defect detection or test cycle time; start contributing automation patterns beyond mobile.

• Write code and communicate electronically (chat, email); participate in video and/or audio discussions; travel in person 2–4 times per year.
• Reach:
  Extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Use of fingers:
  Pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers.
• Talking:
  Express ideas by spoken word; accurate, loud, or quick instructions.
• Hearing:
  Perceive sounds at normal speaking levels; maintain detail through oral communication.
• Repetitive motions:
  Substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Visual acuity:
  Read, prepare, and analyze data and figures; view a computer terminal extensively.
• No exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process.

• Home Office Perks
  • Company‑provided laptop.
  • $450 home office stipend.
  • Monthly reimbursements for internet and phone.
• Time to Recharge
  • 10 company holidays, floating holiday.
  • Flexible PTO (or accrued PTO for select roles).
  • Sabbatical every 5 years.
• Health & Wellness
  • Three insurance plans; 100% coverage of medical and dental premiums (excluding PPO buy‑up).
  • Vision, life insurance, FSA, HSA contributions, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits
  • 401(k) with 4% company match.
  • Multiple bonus opportunities.
  • Professional development perks (certification reimbursement, public speaking bonuses).
• Family & Leave
  • Generous parental leave (12 weeks for carrying parents, 8 weeks for non‑carrying).
  • Extended caregiver leave.
• Community & Culture
  • Regular team check‑ins and company‑wide meetings.
  • Commitment to giving back through the KCL Foundation and service initiatives.