Mobile QA Tester

Mobile QA Tester ContractPosition: Mobile QA Tester ContractClient: Client/GathiLocation: Bethesda MD - OnsiteSkill: Must be experienced in IOS/Android Testing, Appium / XCUItest, Junit, TestNG, API, Xcode, BDDExperience: 10+ yearsRequirements5 + years of experienced candidate with Mobile native application testing background.Candidate should have experience in iOS and/or Android mobile application.Should have experience with Charles trace, Source Tree and XCodeShould be excellent Agile practitioner, preferably SAFe agile.Must be aware about all agile ceremonies and concepts.Experience writing test scenarios and BDD/TDDExperience with Jira and confluence.Preferred Automation experience in Selenium and JavaPreferred Hands-on experience with Appium and/or XCUITestAware about Jenkins and configuration.Hands-on experience managing automation code in code repository (Git and Bitbucket)Experience with Junit and TestNGKnowledge of API testing tools and Proxy tools such as SoapUI, Postman, Telerik Fiddler, and Charles ProxyStrong communicator – able to work closely with counterparts in a cross-functional, Agile team setting, to understand product needs and implement the right testsUnderstands the importance of data as to analyze reported issues, inform severity of defects, inform the priority of testsExcellent process/project/people management skills while managing multiple prioritiesStrong problem-solving and Troubleshooting skillsJob ResponsibilitiesWork with development team and QA Automation Engineers in a distributed team environmentThe QA Engineer will be responsible for the manual testing to ensure the best quality results.Identify use cases and test case for new developed features and document them.Create BDDs for identified test cases and segregate them for Unit, UI, functional and regression.Develop automation scripts and execute as per applicable phase.Take the development code and build app for device/simulator.Take active participation in all sprint ceremonies.Report and validate defects found. Assign appropriate Severity to defects.Generate, Update and store test data required for scripts.Develop close working relationships with other members of the project teams (including client support, product owners, development leads, and project managers).Ensure adherence to Automation and Manual QA standards are met.Education QualificationB.S. in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related area of study.