Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on2264, East Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, 58504, United States
About the Team
We are a global technology services company dedicated to delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable digital solutions. Our Quality Engineering teams work collaboratively with developers, product owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure best-in-class testing practices across enterprise applications, mobile platforms, and cloud environments. We believe flexibility is key to delivering our best work and are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
About the Role
As a Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus), you will drive high-quality mobile application delivery by building scalable automation frameworks from scratch. You will translate business requirements into efficient, reusable automated test scripts and integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation. Your work will ensure seamless and reliable mobile experiences for our users.
In the Senior QA Automation Engineer role, you will lead the design and implementation of robust test automation strategies across UI, API, and enterprise systems. You will architect frameworks to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency, driving end-to-end quality assurance while executing performance and load testing to ensure system reliability.
As a Lead Test Automation Engineer for Mobile & Web Applications, you will ensure high-quality delivery through robust automation frameworks. You will manage and coordinate activities with offshore teams, maintain automation frameworks for scalability, and develop functional test cases and automation scripts for both web and mobile platforms.
Hiring Process & Application
We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply—even if you don't meet every requirement. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we're looking for. Think about your transferable experiences and how your background can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Applications for the Lead Test Automation Engineer position will be accepted until December 12th, 2025.
Equal Opportunity
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work Authorization
Cognizant will only consider applicants for these positions who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Please note, these roles are not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
2264, East Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, 58504, United States
Bismarck, North Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and build scalable mobile test automation frameworks using XCUITest, Appium, or Espresso
- check_circleTranslate business requirements into reusable automated test scripts using Java, Python, or TypeScript
- check_circleManage and execute testing across real devices, emulators, and simulators
- check_circleIntegrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
- check_circleLead the design and implementation of robust test automation strategies across UI, API, and enterprise systems
- check_circleExecute and optimize performance and load testing for UI and API layers
- check_circleDevelop functional test cases and automation scripts for web and mobile applications
- check_circleManage and coordinate activities with offshore teams to ensure delivery quality
- check_circleUpdate and maintain automation frameworks to ensure scalability and efficiency
Requirements
- verified8+ years mobile application testing with iOS focus
- verifiedHands-on expertise in XCUITest, Appium, or Espresso
- verifiedStrong programming skills in Java, Python, or TypeScript
- verifiedExperience with Charles Proxy
- verified5+ years QA and test automation in enterprise environments
- verifiedMandatory hands-on experience with Qualitia tool
- verifiedStrong expertise in Selenium, Java, TestNG, SoapUI
- verifiedExperience with JMeter for performance and load testing
- verified8+ years test automation for mobile and web applications
- verifiedExperience with Appium, Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
- verifiedHands-on API automation testing with Postman, Rest Assured
Nice to Have
Experience with Android testing and cross-platform automation; Knowledge of API test automation frameworks; Hands-on experience in accessibility (a11y) testing for mobile applications; Familiarity with emerging tools such as Maestro (YAML-based automation); Strong collaboration and communication skills in agile environments; Experience in the mortgage or financial services domain; Exposure to tools such as Loan Runner or similar lending platforms; Experience working with executive-level stakeholders and influencing quality strategy; Ability to mentor team members and drive QA best practices and innovation; Strong experience in business workflow validation and real-world scenario testing; Experience in performance testing and security testing; Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for test environments; Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for test execution; Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior team members.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurancecheck_circlePaid holidays plus Paid Time Offcheck_circle401(k) plan and contributionscheck_circleLong-term and Short-term Disability coveragePaid Parental Leave
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In this Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus) at Cognizant role, you will design and build scalable mobile test automation frameworks using xcuitest, appium, or espresso; translate business requirements into reusable automated test scripts using java, python, or typescript; manage and execute testing across real devices, emulators, and simulators; and integrate automated test suites into ci/cd pipelines for continuous validation.
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To qualify for the Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus) at Cognizant position, applicants should have: 8+ years mobile application testing with iOS focus; Hands-on expertise in XCUITest, Appium, or Espresso; Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or TypeScript; Experience with Charles Proxy; 5+ years QA and test automation in enterprise environments; and Mandatory hands-on experience with Qualitia tool.
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Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus) at Cognizant is based in 2264, East Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, 58504, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Cognizant has listed this Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus) role as hybrid.
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Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus) at Cognizant typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Mobile Automation Test Lead (iOS Focus) at Cognizant include Xcuitest; Appium; Espresso; Java; Python; Typescript; Agentic Ai-Assisted Development; and Charles Proxy.
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