Job Description
job summary:
Hybrid - 4 days onsite / 5th day remote. Candidate can pick their remote day.
Primary Work Location - Austin, TX / Secondary work locations - Westlake or Southlake, TX
Manager is open to visa candidates
Key Responsibilities
Test Development & Quality Assurance
Design and maintain automated test suites using Appium; leverage existing XCUI (iOS) and Espresso (Android) suites
Execute manual and automated tests across mobile platforms, including post-deployment and regression testing
Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps, escalating critical issues promptly
Leadership, Strategy & Continuous Improvement
Develop subject matter expertise in the mobile experiences managed by the team
Analyze complex quality challenges and develop strategic solutions independently
Create comprehensive test plans for functional, regression, and smoke testing
Coordinate QA activities between onshore and offshore teams to maintain seamless workflow
Mentor and coach team members on testing strategies, tools, and Agile best practices
Track quality metrics (test coverage, defect trends) and ensure features meet business requirements
Enhance testing processes, frameworks, and methodologies while promoting continuous improvement
Agile Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with developers, product owners, managers, and TPMs during scrum ceremonies to define acceptance criteria, clarify requirements, and identify quality risks
Lead daily stand-ups and provide timely updates on testing progress, release readiness, and concerns to manager
Proactively communicate quality risks to stakeholders and maintain up-to-date card statuses throughout sprints
Represent the team at Release meetings and other events requiring QA status updates
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills & Process Knowledge
Strong proficiency with Appium for mobile test automation
Hands-on coding in Java or other object-oriented languages
Working knowledge of XCUI (iOS) and/or Espresso (Android)
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Zephyr, or similar)
Agile/Scrum methodologies and ceremonies
Mobile development lifecycles (iOS/Android)
CI/CD practices
Education & Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years mobile application testing (iOS/Android) with 3+ years in test automation
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic thinking ability
Excellent verbal and written communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to coordinate geographically distributed teams
Self-motivated; works effectively both independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for test development
Performance testing tools and methodologies
Security testing and data compliance requirements
Financial services or trading platform experience
Kotlin and/or Swift programming languages
Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $41.93 - 44.93 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Key Responsibilities
- Test Development & Quality Assurance
- Design and maintain automated test suites using Appium; leverage existing XCUI (iOS) and Espresso (Android) suites
- Execute manual and automated tests across mobile platforms, including post-deployment and regression testing
- Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps, escalating critical issues promptly
- Leadership, Strategy & Continuous Improvement
- Develop subject matter expertise in the mobile experiences managed by the team
- Analyze complex quality challenges and develop strategic solutions independently
- Create comprehensive test plans for functional, regression, and smoke testing
- Coordinate QA activities between onshore and offshore teams to maintain seamless workflow
- Mentor and coach team members on testing strategies, tools, and Agile best practices
- Track quality metrics (test coverage, defect trends) and ensure features meet business requirements
- Enhance testing processes, frameworks, and methodologies while promoting continuous improvement
qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for test development
Performance testing tools and methodologies
Security testing and data compliance requirements
Financial services or trading platform experience
Kotlin and/or Swift programming languages
Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
skills:
Appium,iOS,test automation,defect tracking tools,CI/CD,Computer Science,JIRA,Java,Mobile development,mobile application,object-oriented languages,Hands-on coding,test management,Excellent verbal and written communication,coordinate,Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,Proactively,Self-motivated,independently,strategic thinking,acceptance criteria,Process Knowledge,QA,testing
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Remote work