Mobile Apps Test Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

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.

Essential 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.

Qualifications/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

Desired Characteristics:

• 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 

Grade/Level: 09

The salary range for this position is 85,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.  Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles.  Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.  All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all. 

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627.   Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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