Senior Mobile QA Automation Engineer

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will drive quality initiatives across both native mobile and backend systems to ensure the stability, scalability, and performance of the Boost Mobile app. This role requires deep expertise in automation frameworks and hands-on experience with tools like Appium, Cucumber, Perfecto, and Rest Assured. You'll work in a fast-paced Agile environment, closely collaborating with developers, QA, and product teams to deliver seamless and high-quality mobile experiences to millions of users.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable native mobile test automation frameworks for iOS and Android using Java, Appium, Cucumber (BDD), and Perfecto cloud-based infrastructure.
• Build and execute robust end-to-end test suites covering functional, regression, and smoke testing for mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain API test automation using Rest Assured, ensuring backend service reliability and integration validation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Harness), enabling efficient, automated regression and nightly runs.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA team members to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality gates across the SDLC.
• Analyze test results, debug failures, and provide detailed defect reports using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Drive improvements in automation efficiency, test data management, and reporting (e.g., using ExtentReports, MasterThought, etc.).

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in QA/Automation, with a strong focus on native mobile apps and API testing.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Java for test development and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Appium, Cucumber (BDD) with Gherkin, and Perfecto for mobile test automation.
• Experience in REST API automation using Rest Assured or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD integration, source control, and pipeline tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Harness).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and working in fast-paced sprint cycles.
• Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $120,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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