Senior Automation Tester (Mobile, Web & API) Contract: 6 months (possible extension) Rate: $750 - $785 Per Day Location: 2 days per week in office Start: ASAP Objective Deliver high-quality automated testing solutions across mobile, web, and API platforms, ensuring strong product quality and reliable releases. Take end-to-end ownership of test design, automation, execution, and reporting within Agile teams to improve coverage, reduce defects, and accelerate feedback cycles. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites for mobile, web, and API applications, aligned to agreed testing strategies and standards. Provide hands-on expertise with mobile automation tools and frameworks (e.g. WebdriverIO, Appium, Espresso, UI Automator, XCUITest), as well as web and API automation. Develop and maintain automated tests using Java, with supporting tools such as TestNG and Maven. Work closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Test Leads to refine requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure effective test coverage. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, monitor results, and collaborate with teams to quickly resolve failures. Prepare and present clear test reports, communicating status, risks, and defects to stakeholders across environments. Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks, tools, and processes based on hands-on delivery experience. Essentials Strong experience with Java, Maven, and TestNG Hands-on experience in Appium, WebDriver IO, Espresso, or any equivalent open-source mobile automation tools Skills & Experience 8 years’ experience as a Senior Test Analyst / Senior Automation Tester or similar role. Strong hands-on background in test automation across mobile, web, and API layers. Practical experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, REST Assured, or equivalent. Proficiency in at least one major programming/scripting language (e.g. Java, JavaScript, C#, or Python). Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban), embedding testing into sprint and CI/CD workflows. Proven ability to design effective test cases, troubleshoot automation issues, and clearly communicate risks and outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Additional Notes This is a hands-on technical automation role (not a Test Automation Architect position). Focus is on mobile app automation (iOS & Android), with supporting web and API coverage. The team already has functional testing support; this role is focused on automation only. Collaborative environment working alongside internal engineers and vendor partners. Strong culture of investing in talent with long-term opportunities for high performers.