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Job Title: Senior SDET/Mobile Automation Engineer
Location: Pennington, NJ
Duration: Contract - 11 months
Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)
Job ID: 407175
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Mobile Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team as an Application Programmer III. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mobile test automation using Java, Appium, and Perfecto, and a proven ability to design, develop, and enhance mobile automation frameworks that ensure software quality across a wide range of mobile devices and tablets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of automated testing solutions, including unit, functional, UI, and performance tests for mobile applications.
- Develop and document UI test automation and framework enhancements in Java with Appium.
- Implement new testing frameworks and tools to support future products and features.
- Maintain automated regression suites to align with evolving requirements and features.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to standards, procedures, and quality improvement processes.
- Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure test coverage and quality.
- Provide leadership and guidance on mobile architecture and automation best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in Java and Shell scripting.
- Mobile test automation expertise with Appium.
- Experience with Selenium and TestNG.
- Hands-on experience building automation frameworks from scratch or using open-source tools.
- Experience with at least one mobile automation framework: Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest.
- Experience with CI/CD and source control tools such as Jenkins, Perforce, Git, or Bitbucket.
- Innovative approach to uncovering issues early in the development lifecycle.
- Ability to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
- Experience as an SDET and Manual QA, 5+ years.
- Ability to use Co-Pilot as required by the team.
Preferred Skills:
- Primary: Perfecto for mobile automation, performance, and monitoring.
- Secondary: Selenium.
- Experience with continuous integration and unit testing practices.
- Strong troubleshooting and issue resolution skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
Work Setup & Hiring Process
- Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Pennington, NJ.
- Target start: August.
- Interview process: 1-2 rounds. In-person and video required. Glider ID verification.
- Maximum submissions per vendor: 3.
Candidate Submission Notes
- Include current location and relocation plan on the resume.
- List availability, potential start date, and any cooling-off requirements.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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