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Python Lead EngineerProdapt · Chennai - Guindy
Python Lead Engineer
Chennai - GuindyOn-site
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Leads mobile test automation for Android and iOS apps, building frameworks with Appium, Python and Robot Framework, running them through Jenkins CI/CD, and mentoring QA engineers. Also performs manual and functional testing.
About this role
Overview
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mobile automation testing (Android and iOS)
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Hands-on experience with Appium for mobile automation
- Working knowledge of Android Studio for app debugging/setup
- Experience with Robot Framework for test script development
- Proficiency in Linux basic commands (navigation, file operations, process management, log inspection)
- Experience using Jenkins for CI/CD test execution and pipeline management
- Strong background in manual and functional testing methodologies
- Experience with mobile device management/lab setups (physical devices, emulators/simulators)
- Understanding of mobile app architecture and common failure points (network, gestures, permissions, OS-level interactions)
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for Android and iOS mobile application testing
- Write and maintain automation scripts using Appium, Python, and Robot Framework
- Perform manual and functional testing for new feature validation and framework enhancements
- Set up and manage test environments using Android Studio and related mobile toolchains
- Execute and monitor automated test runs via Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
- Use Linux basic commands for environment setup, log analysis, and troubleshooting
- Identify, debug, and resolve test failures, flaky tests, and automation stability issues
- Lead automation initiatives, mentor junior QA/automation engineers, and drive best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (dev, QA, infra) to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements
- Report test results, coverage gaps, quality metrics to stakeholders
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Mobile App Automation Lead Engineer to drive test automation strategy and execution for our End-to-End Test platform for megatool(CONECT) application. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience automating mobile applications across Android and iOS, along with solid manual/functional testing skills to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Skills
AndroidAndroid StudioAppiumCI/CDEmulatorsFunctional TestingIOSJenkinsLinuxManual TestingMobile Device Lab ManagementPythonRobot FrameworkSimulators
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