Mobile Apps Test Automation Engineer

Synchrony • Lyons, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Mobile Apps Test Automation Engineer who can take ownership of mobile automation strategy, design, and execution for complex, high-performance applications in the Financial and Banking domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Appium, XCUITest and Java, along with experience in building scalable automation frameworks and executing robust test suites on real devices. Our Way of Working We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in software testing, with at least 4+ years in mobile test automation.
• Expertise in Appium and Cucumber, with hands-on experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience with the ALM Octane framework.
• Strong understanding of mobile device architecture and hands-on experience with physical device testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a solid grasp of debugging and root cause analysis in mobile test environments.
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience of BDD (Behavior Driven Development) approach
• Familiarity with cloud-based mobile testing platforms (e.g., Sauce Labs).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and Agile methodologies.
• Prior experience working in Financial or Banking domain

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end mobile test automation frameworks using Appium with Java for both Android and iOS platforms.
• Build and maintain test scripts, test data, and reusable components to ensure scalable and maintainable automation.
• Execute and troubleshoot automated test scripts on physical mobile devices, ensuring accuracy and performance under real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with developers, QA leads, and product teams to identify high-risk areas and prioritize testing efforts.
• Maintain documentation for framework architecture, test cases, and automation coverage.
• Contribute to continuous integration efforts by integrating automated scripts into CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay updated with emerging tools, trends, and practices in the mobile automation and medical compliance ecosystem.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED