Automation QA Engineer (Mid-Senior)

Job Description

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer at Bilue, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable, and performant digital solutions to our clients. You'll work closely with high-performing, cross-functional teams to define testing strategies, build robust automation suites, and drive continuous improvement in our QA practices.

This role is ideal for a technically strong QA professional with proven experience working on end-to-end native mobile projects (iOS and Android), from initial development through to release and post-launch support. You’ll be passionate about elevating product quality and helping teams deliver their best work in fast-paced, agile environments.

Experience with Appium, XCUITest, and scripting in Java or Kotlin is highly regarded. Exposure to backend systems alongside mobile testing is a bonus, especially where API reliability and integration are key to the mobile experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Strategy: Design and implement test plans and automation strategies that support reliable, scalable mobile and web applications for our clients.

• Automation Development: Build, maintain, and expand automation frameworks using tools such as Appium, Selenium, or similar.

• Mobile Platform Coverage: Use native testing tools such as XCUITest for iOS and Espresso for Android to ensure comprehensive automation coverage.

• API Testing: Develop and execute automated API tests using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar, ensuring robust integration coverage.

• CI/CD Integration: Embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to ensure early feedback and faster releases.

• Quality Leadership: Champion quality across the entire delivery lifecycle, driving high standards and reducing time-to-release without compromising reliability.

• Team Collaboration: Partner with engineers, designers, and product managers to clarify requirements and embed quality into team workflows.

• Defect Management: Accurately identify, document, and track bugs using Jira or similar tools, supporting teams with clear and actionable feedback.

• Device and Environment Management: Maintain test environments and manage cross-platform test coverage across multiple devices and operating systems.

• Knowledge Sharing: Mentor junior QA team members and actively contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement through documentation and collaboration.

Qualifications

About You

You’re an experienced QA Engineer who understands that quality is not just about finding bugs, it’s about enabling teams to build better, more resilient products. You bring hands-on experience with end-to-end testing of native mobile apps, along with strong automation and API testing skills. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment. Experience with Appium, XCUITest, and scripting in Java or Kotlin will set you up for success in this role. Bonus points if you’ve worked closely with backend teams or tested mobile apps with complex API integrations.

Experience

• 5+ years in QA roles, with a strong focus on native mobile app testing (iOS and Android)

• Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Playwright)

• Experience with platform-specific tools such as XCUITest or Espresso

• Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or similar scripting languages

• Strong experience with end-to-end testing of native mobile applications, including release readiness and post-launch testing

• Deep understanding of API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar

• Experience testing both mobile and web applications

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test integration (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high-quality client-facing products

• Exposure to backend systems and understanding of how mobile apps interact with APIs is a bonus

Additional Information

Life at Bilue

• Client-focused: We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients while supporting each other to achieve collective success.
• Flexible work: We offer 1-2 days per week in the office, balancing flexibility with the expectation that you'll go the extra mile for our clients when needed.
• Professional development: We’re committed to your personal and professional growth, offering continuous learning through Go1 (which provides unlimited access to a wide range of courses), along with support from our dedicated internal performance coach.
• Annual events: We organise annual events to foster in-person connection and team collaboration.
• Flat structure: We operate with a flat structure, where our casual, approachable executive leadership team (ELT) ensures everyone’s voice is heard.
• Internal communities: We build and nurture internal communities for knowledge sharing and collaboration, keeping everyone connected and informed.

Bilue = Big + Blue Ocean. Are you ready to set sail? Apply now!

NB. This is a full-time position based in Sydney. To be considered, candidates must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

We believe that having balanced and diverse teams is fundamental to our success. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity or disability status.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.