QA Automation Engineer (API / Mobile / Performance Testing)

Important Information

Experience: +6 years

Job Mode: Full-time

Work Mode: Remote

ID: 20831

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in API automation, mobile testing, and performance testing, as well as building scalable automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of designing end-to-end testing strategies across web services and mobile applications, ensuring high-quality releases in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for API, mobile, and end-to-end testing.
• Implement API automation using Rest Assured, Selenium, and Cucumber (BDD).
• Develop and execute mobile UI automation tests using Appium and SeeTest, leveraging JUnit-based custom frameworks.
• Perform performance and load testing using tools such as JMeter and k6.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows.
• Define and implement end-to-end testing strategies across multiple systems.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Ensure test coverage, quality metrics, and continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives within Agile teams.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in test automation.

Qualifications and Skills

• 6+ years of experience in QA Automation or Software Testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • API automation: Rest Assured, Selenium, Cucumber (BDD)
  • Mobile testing: Appium, SeeTest
  • Framework development: JUnit-based custom frameworks
  • Performance testing: JMeter, k6
• Solid programming skills in Java (or similar object-oriented language).
• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong understanding of test design techniques and QA methodologies.
• Experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with end-to-end testing in distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based testing platforms or device farms.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of test reporting and monitoring tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

About Encora

Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.