Mobile QA Engineer (Android)

**Job Description:**Mobile QA Engineer (Android Mobile)**Location:** New York City, NY (100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week)**Duration:** Initial 12-Month Contract with Extension Potential**Type:** Contract**Pay: $30.00/HR USD +**About the OpportunityOur client is seeking a **Mobile QA Engineer (Android)** to join a highly technical product engineering team focused on a cutting-edge retail technology platform that combines mobile applications, embedded hardware, and proprietary firmware. This role will play a critical part in ensuring product quality, reliability, and security across a complex ecosystem used by major retail customers.The ideal candidate is an experienced **mobile QA professional with strong Android expertise** who thrives in hands-on testing environments and enjoys working closely with both software and hardware systems.**Application Process:** It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Mauncho Ogega at View email address on click.appcast.io Responsibilities* Lead quality assurance efforts for a sophisticated Android-based retail technology platform.* Perform comprehensive manual testing of Android applications, with Android testing representing the majority of day-to-day responsibilities.* Validate functionality across multiple system layers, including: + Android mobile applications + Embedded firmware + Hardware integration components* Execute test plans focused on security, loss prevention, and product reliability.* Identify, document, and track defects while collaborating closely with engineering teams to drive resolution.* Work independently as the primary QA owner for assigned product initiatives.* Partner with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases.* Support occasional user acceptance testing (UAT), product demonstrations, and customer-facing validation activities when needed.* Collaborate with globally distributed engineering teams, including colleagues supporting computer vision and AI initiatives.* Contribute ideas and improvements to testing processes and future automation efforts.Required Qualifications* 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience, with a strong focus on **mobile application testing**. + Exceptional candidates with 3+ years of highly hands-on Android QA experience may also be considered.* Strong expertise in **Android testing**.* Experience with: + Android Debug Bridge (ADB) + Android device-level testing and troubleshooting + Mobile application validation across multiple Android devices* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.* Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.* Comfortable operating in a highly technical engineering environment.* Willingness and ability to work onsite in New York City five days per week.Preferred QualificationsThe following experience is highly desirable but not required:* Embedded systems, hardware, or firmware testing experience.* Point-of-sale (POS) or payments platform testing experience.* Test automation experience.* iOS mobile testing experience.* Experience testing products that integrate software, hardware, and real-world user interactions.What Success Looks LikeThe successful candidate will:* Take ownership of QA efforts for key product initiatives.* Ensure high-quality releases across Android, hardware, and firmware ecosystems.* Effectively partner with engineering teams across multiple locations.* Operate autonomously while providing clear testing insights and risk assessments.* Help maintain a secure, reliable, and scalable product experience for retail customers.Team Environment* Join a small, highly collaborative engineering organization.* Work closely with software engineers, QA professionals, and computer vision/AI specialists.* Receive structured onboarding and support while quickly transitioning into an autonomous contributor role.* Be part of an innovative product team building technology that bridges hardware and software in a real-world retail environment. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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