Android Automation Engineer

A client is looking for an Android Automation Engineer who will be leading the design, development, and implementation of a robust, scalable automation testing pipeline for the client’s Mail Android app, driving comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution within our CI/CD systems. Position: Android Automation Engineer Location: New York, NY 10003 (REMOTE) Pay Rate: $60/hr. - $70/hr. on W2 (depending on experience) Duration: 12 months or longer Hours: 1st shift, M-F, 40 hrs. a week Preferred Time Zone: EST & PST ***This is a Remote position***_Interview Process: 2-4 rounds of interviews (including coding test)__Coding test: Required (80% and above)__Screening Questionnaire: Required_Responsibilities: As an Automation Engineer, you'll be a critical contributor to the quality and efficiency of the client’s Mail Android application. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of a robust, scalable automation testing pipeline for the client’s Mail Android app, driving comprehensive test coverage and efficient execution within our CI/CD systems.
• Architecting and evolving automated test frameworks and tools that enable continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) for mobile releases.
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing sophisticated automated test suites for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing across diverse Android devices, OS versions, and network conditions.
• Collaborating deeply with Android development, product, and manual QA teams to embed automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, ensuring testability and quality are considered from inception.
• Identifying, analyzing, and triaging complex defects uncovered by automation, working closely with engineering teams to ensure timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Mentoring and guiding other engineers on best practices in test automation, code quality, and building highly testable Android features.
• Establishing and reporting on key quality metrics derived from automation results, providing actionable insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Researching, evaluating, and advocating for new automation technologies and methodologies to continuously advance our testing capabilities and efficiency.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for Android test automation, influencing architectural and design decisions to promote inherent testability and reliability of the application.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience in software development or quality assurance, with a strong focus on mobile test automation.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining complex automated test frameworks and pipelines for Android applications at scale.
• Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, or similar object-oriented languages commonly used in Android development.
• Extensive hands-on experience with leading mobile test automation tools such as Espresso, Appium, UI Automator, or similar technologies.
• Deep technical knowledge of Android platform behaviors, lifecycles, user flows, system integrations, and common mobile architecture patterns.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, including integrating automated tests into continuous integration systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Proficiency with mobile debugging tools like ADB, logcat, Charles Proxy, emulator/simulator environments, crash log analysis, and bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
• Strong foundation in Computer Science principles, including data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues and solutions clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience working effectively in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with writing tests using AI and/or ML frameworks such as Firebase Test Lab
• Experience with performance, network, and security testing for mobile applications.
• Understanding of backend systems and APIs that support mobile applications.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms.
• Experience contributing to open-source test automation projects or active participation in relevant technical communities."

  About our client: Our client is a subsidiary of an American multinational telecommunications company for its media and online businesses. About APR: Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!#SLA