Senior IT Applications Engineer, Mobile App QA, Appium, Espresso or XCUITest

We are seeking an experienced Mobile QA Engineer with mandatory automation expertise in Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest to lead an offshore QA team of 8. In this role, you will drive the mobile test automation framework for Android and iOS platforms, define QA standards, and integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline while collaborating with onshore engineering and product teams to ensure release quality. Job Summary:

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this technical leader position is responsible for leading the development of applications for Android and/or iOS devices by leveraging Agile methodologies to design and implement new customer-facing features; partnering with product management and UX teams to create fun, easy-to-use client applications which maximize the user experience; and providing insight and influence into the establishment of KP mobile device security practices. This position will also be responsible for optimizing applications and serving as a subject matter expert in the development of the overall architecture for KPs mobile technologies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field and six (6) years experience in software development or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.


• Minimum five (5) years experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions development life cycles (e.g., SDLC).


• Minimum two (2) years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.


• Minimum five (5) years experience developing and/or implementing mobile applications.

Additional Requirements: