Middle Mobile Automation QA (WebdriverIO)

SoftButler is an innovation-driven startup seeking a Middle Mobile Automation QA Engineer to build and own mobile test automation from the ground up using WebdriverIO and Appium. The role focuses on designing native iOS and Android test automation frameworks, performing 80% automation and 20% manual testing, and setting up CI/CD pipelines.

• Design and build a native mobile automation framework from scratch using WebdriverIO and Appium with Page Object Model, environment configs, and custom utilities
• Write, maintain, and expand automated UI tests for native iOS and Android apps on simulators, emulators, and real devices via BrowserStack
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Integrate BrowserStack for real-device testing across multiple OS versions and screen sizes
• Cover the API layer with automated tests alongside mobile UI coverage
• Perform manual testing for complex flows and edge cases requiring human judgment
• Define test strategy, own coverage metrics, and contribute to QA best practices
• Maintain testing documentation including test plans, run reports, and local setup guides

• B2+ English level for communication and technical documentation
• Strong JavaScript (ES6+): async/await, modular code structure, clean and maintainable test code
• Hands-on experience with WebdriverIO and Appium: setup, writing tests, debugging flaky tests
• Experience building or significantly contributing to test automation framework architecture
• Practical experience with BrowserStack: running tests on real devices, managing sessions, CI integration
• Understanding of native mobile testing specifics: iOS Simulator, Android Emulator, gestures, deep links, permissions
• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins: configuring pipelines
• Basic API testing skills: REST, HTTP fundamentals, Postman or Supertest
• Confident daily Git usage: branching, PRs, resolving conflicts
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive mindset

Schedule & Location: Fully remote with optional Kyiv office access; Full-time position

Benefits & Perks:

• Ownership: build the framework with real architectural influence from day one
• Mentorship from senior engineers, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Career growth with clear development path toward Senior QA or QA Lead
• Flexible work arrangement
• Corporate events and team-building activities