QA Automation Test Engineer (Mobile QA, Intelligent Assistant / Chatbot Team)
Assignment Details
Duration: 4-month contract (extension possible; depends on funding) Location: Hybrid, 4 days onsite and 1 remote day (candidate picks the remote day).
Primary: Austin, TX. Secondary: Westlake or Southlake, TX.
Interview process: Onsite, 1 hour: 45 minutes with the team, 15 minutes with the hiring manager
Team and Role Context This is the chatbot team within Mobile Technology. The team supports account managers, the intelligent assistant, and back-end feature implementation in the app. The engineer joins at a mid-level to test new chatbot features as they are added. AI is used heavily on the team.
Key Responsibilities
Test development and quality assurance
Design and maintain automated test suites using Appium, building on the existing XCUI (iOS) and Espresso (Android) suites Execute manual and automated tests across mobile platforms, including post-deployment and regression testing Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps, escalating critical issues promptly Build test cases for new chatbot features as they are released
Quality strategy and continuous improvement
Build expertise in the mobile experiences the team manages Analyze quality challenges and propose solutions Create test plans for functional, regression, and smoke testing Track quality metrics (test coverage, defect trends) and confirm features meet business requirements Improve testing processes, frameworks, and methods
Agile collaboration
Work with developers, product owners, managers, and TPMs in scrum ceremonies to define acceptance criteria, clarify requirements, and identify quality risks Give timely updates on testing progress and release readiness Flag quality risks early and keep card statuses current through sprints
Required Qualifications
Strong Appium proficiency for mobile test automation (must-have) Hands-on coding in Java or another object-oriented language Working knowledge of XCUI (iOS) and/or Espresso (Android) Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Zephyr, or similar) Agile/Scrum methodologies and ceremonies Understanding of mobile development lifecycles (iOS/Android) and CI/CD practices 3-5 years of mobile application testing (iOS/Android), with 3+ years in test automation BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences Self-motivated and effective both independently and in a team
Preferred Qualifications
AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for test development Performance testing tools and methods Security testing and data compliance requirements Financial services or trading platform experience Kotlin and/or Swift Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
Procom provides Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and EAP at no cost to eligible employees after a waiting period. Medical and dental coverage (employee premium contributions), a non-matching 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary coverage are also available. This role includes legislatively required paid leave; no bonus, commission, or equity compensation applies.