The Sr. QA Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of our mobile applications. This position is essential for maintaining high standards of user experience and functionality across various devices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for writing comprehensive test plans, conducting manual testing, orchestrating cloud device farms, and collaborating closely with the development team to enhance mobile engineering capabilities. This role is pivotal in triaging customer-reported issues and implementing automated testing processes to catch regressions early, ultimately contributing to the success of our mobile applications.

Responsibilities

Test Plan Development Write comprehensive test plans that outline the testing strategy, scope, resources, schedule, and deliverables for mobile applications. Ensure that all aspects of the application are covered, including functionality, usability, and performance. Manual Testing Conduct thorough manual testing on various devices, including both Android and iOS platforms. Identify and document defects, ensuring that they are communicated effectively to the development team. Cloud Device Farm Orchestration Manage and orchestrate cloud device farms, such as AWS Device Farm and Firebase Test Lab, to facilitate testing across a wide range of devices and operating systems. Monitor device availability and performance to ensure optimal testing conditions. React Native SDK Upgrades Collaborate with the development team to upgrade the React Native SDK, ensuring compatibility and performance improvements are thoroughly tested. Bug Triaging Actively triage customer-reported bug reports, prioritizing issues based on severity and impact. Work with the development team to ensure timely resolution of critical bugs. Automated Testing Setup Establish automated testing processes to catch regressions early in the development cycle. Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into the CI pipeline. Collaboration and Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and customer support, to enhance mobile engineering bandwidth and resolve customer-reported issues effectively. Continuous Improvement Stay updated with the latest testing methodologies and tools, continuously seeking ways to improve testing processes and enhance product quality.

Requirements

Mobile QA Experience Proven experience in quality assurance for mobile applications, with a strong understanding of mobile testing methodologies and best practices. Test Plan Writing Ability to create detailed and comprehensive test plans that cover all aspects of mobile applications, ensuring thorough testing and documentation. Manual Device Testing on Android Hands-on experience in conducting manual testing on Android devices, including various screen sizes and OS versions. Manual Device Testing on iOS Proficiency in manual testing on iOS devices, ensuring compatibility and performance across different iOS versions and device types. Cloud Device Farm Orchestration Experience in managing and orchestrating cloud device farms, specifically AWS Device Farm and Firebase Test Lab, to facilitate extensive testing across multiple devices. Monitoring AWS Device Farm Familiarity with monitoring and managing AWS Device Farm, ensuring optimal performance and availability of devices for testing. Monitoring Firebase Test Lab Knowledge of monitoring Firebase Test Lab to ensure effective testing across Android devices and configurations. React Native Experience Strong understanding of React Native and its testing requirements, including experience in testing React Native applications. iOS Platform Expertise In-depth knowledge of the iOS platform, including its architecture, design guidelines, and testing requirements. Android Platform Expertise Comprehensive understanding of the Android platform, including its architecture, design guidelines, and testing requirements.

Nice to Have

CI Pipeline Setup Experience in setting up Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to automate testing processes and improve development workflows. Automated Testing Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools, with the ability to implement automated tests for mobile applications. Bug Triaging Experience in triaging bugs effectively, prioritizing issues based on severity and impact, and collaborating with development teams for resolution. Customer Issue Resolution Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on resolving customer-reported issues in a timely and effective manner. Integration Testing Knowledge of integration testing methodologies and practices, ensuring that different components of the application work seamlessly together. Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job