Quality - Quality Assurance

Overview

Our esteemed client, a pioneering force in the financial services industry, is partnering with Aquent to find exceptional talent. They are dedicated to delivering unparalleled digital experiences to their customers, and that’s where you come in. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Development Engineer in Test to join a dynamic team focused on elevating the quality of their cutting-edge mobile applications. In this pivotal role, you won’t just be testing; you’ll be instrumental in shaping the reliability and performance of products that millions rely on daily, directly impacting user satisfaction and the company’s reputation for excellence.

**About the Role**

As a Development Engineer in Test, you will be at the forefront of ensuring an exceptional mobile experience for users. You will leverage your expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions for mobile applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the entire development lifecycle. Your contributions will directly enhance the stability, functionality, and overall user satisfaction of critical mobile platforms.

**What You’ll Do**

* **Innovate & Automate:** Design, develop, and maintain advanced automated test suites using industry-leading tools like XCUI (iOS), Espresso (Android), and Appium for mobile applications.
* **Strategic Testing:** Create comprehensive test plans that cover functional, feature, regression, and smoke testing scenarios, identifying and documenting edge cases in close collaboration with developers.
* **Quality Assurance Champion:** Execute both manual and automated tests across mobile platforms, ensuring application quality and reliability, including post-deployment validation of backend services and API integrations.
* **Defect Management:** Conduct thorough regression testing before each release, meticulously documenting and tracking defects with clear reproduction steps and severity classifications.
* **Collaborative Partnership:** Partner with developers to define clear, testable acceptance criteria and proactively identify potential quality risks early in the development cycle.
* **Product Alignment:** Work closely with Product Owners to ensure features meet business requirements and adhere to best-in-class QA practices.
* **Team Facilitation:** Facilitate or lead daily stand-ups, providing transparent status updates on testing progress and blockers.
* **Requirement Clarity:** Actively participate in refinement sessions, asking critical questions to clarify requirements and uncover potential gaps.
* **Process Enhancement:** Collaborate with QA team members to continuously enhance testing processes, frameworks, and methodologies, promoting and implementing QA best practices.
* **Continuous Improvement:** Contribute to initiatives focused on improving test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall quality.
* **Mentorship & Leadership:** Mentor junior QA engineers, providing valuable guidance on testing strategies and tool utilization.
* **Insightful Reporting:** Track and report on key quality metrics, including test coverage and defect trends, providing clear status reports on testing progress and release readiness.
* **Risk Management:** Proactively identify quality risks and effectively communicate their impact to stakeholders.

**Must-Have Qualifications**

* BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
* 3-5 years of hands-on experience in mobile application testing (iOS and/or Android).
* 3+ years of proven experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
* Demonstrated expertise in developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts.
* Strong hands-on coding experience with Java or other object-oriented programming languages.
* Proficiency with mobile automation tools such as XCUI (iOS) and/or Espresso (Android).
* Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr, or similar).
* Solid understanding of mobile development lifecycles on iOS and/or Android platforms.
* Working knowledge of CI/CD practices and DevOps methodologies.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent testing efforts across geographically distributed teams.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and thrive in team environments.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications**

* Experience using AI-powered coding assistants to enhance code and test script development.
* Experience with server-side testing or related tools.
* Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Swift programming languages.
* Knowledge of Appium for cross-platform mobile testing.
* Experience within the financial services or trading platforms industry.
* Understanding of security testing and data compliance requirements.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and ceremonies.

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