Automation QA Engineer (Swift and XCTest) - Calendars/ScannerPro team

To apply for the Automation QA Engineer position at Readdle, candidates should have at least three years of overall QA experience, with a strong focus on mobile automation, especially using Swift and XCTest in Xcode. You should also possess practical UI/UX testing experience, Git command-line familiarity, and have worked with Jenkins CI/CD workflows. Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem (iOS/macOS) is essential, and intermediate English is required to communicate effectively within the team.

As an Automation QA Engineer at Readdle, you will develop automated UI tests for new and existing features while ensuring test stability and improving the test automation framework. You'll also be responsible for maintaining the CI/CD process and defining specifications for test solutions. Your role may require creating additional UI testing tools and managing a development environment for efficient test execution, ensuring high-quality outputs from the ScannerPro and Calendars products.

Automation QA Engineers at Readdle primarily utilize tools such as Swift, XCTest in Xcode, and Jenkins for CI/CD processes. Experience with Git, Terminal, and CI/CD is important, as you will also engage with test documentation and possibly Jira or Testrail for tracking progress. Your toolkit will empower you to create and manage automated test suites effectively and contribute significantly to our QA efforts.

Readdle supports professional growth by fostering a culture that emphasizes feedback and continuous learning. As an Automation QA Engineer, you'll be encouraged to own your projects, seek quality feedback, and work collaboratively with team members. Readdle also provides opportunities for mentorship, allowing you to share your expertise in mobile automation with less experienced team members, thereby enhancing your leadership skills while furthering the company's standards.

Yes, Readdle offers flexible working arrangements for the Automation QA Engineer position, allowing you to work remotely from Poland, Ukraine, or other locations. This flexibility helps to maintain a work-life balance while collaborating with a diverse team across different regions and contributing to our innovative approaches to mobile and desktop productivity tools.

As an Automation QA Engineer at Readdle, you will significantly influence the quality of our products like Scanner Pro and Calendars. Your contributions in developing automated test strategies will help ensure that our applications deliver exceptional user experiences, maintain high standards, and adapt to the evolving needs of our customers. Every enhancement you make will resonate with millions of users around the globe.

Readdle has a vibrant company culture that prioritizes a customer-centric approach, teamwork, and innovation. As an Automation QA Engineer, you will be part of a supportive environment where everyone is invested in each other's success and transparency. Creativity is highly encouraged, allowing you to explore new ideas and solutions while contributing to the dynamic atmosphere of our QA team.

In answering this question, be specific about your projects where you've implemented automated testing using Swift and XCTest. Discuss the types of tests you’ve created, such as unit tests or UI tests, and highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

To effectively answer this question, explain your strategies for maintaining test stability. This could include regular reviews of test cases, engaging in code refactoring, or integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Providing examples of how you've proactively addressed flaky tests will demonstrate your commitment to quality.

When responding to this question, outline your direct involvement with CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, and explain how you've contributed to the automation of deployment processes. Detail any challenges you've encountered and the successful outcomes achieved through these processes to effectively showcase your experience.

In your answer, focus on your analytical approach to defining test specifications. Describe how you collaborate with product teams to understand feature requirements and how that knowledge helps you create comprehensive test cases that guarantee all scenarios are accounted for.

To answer this, outline your knowledge of user experience principles and how you apply them in your test design. Discuss techniques like user journeys or acceptance criteria you employ to ensure the UI/UX meets both technical quality and user expectations.

Discuss your experience with documentation tools such as Jira or Testrail and how they help in tracking progress, logging bugs, and facilitating communication within the team. Explain your philosophy on the importance of keeping comprehensive test documentation to ensure accountability and knowledge transfer.

Share a specific example of a difficult bug you faced during your automation testing process. Explain the steps you took to diagnose the issue, the impact of the bug, and how you successfully resolved it. Highlight your analytical skills and persistence in finding a solution.

Outline your approach to continuous learning, mentioning resources like specialized blogs, courses, webinars, or communities you engage with. Discuss how you use newfound knowledge to bring fresh ideas into your work and improve processes within your team.

In your response, emphasize the importance of collaboration in ensuring quality across the development cycle. Describe instances where you've worked with developers, product managers, or UX designers to refine test scenarios and improve product quality as a team.

Convey your genuine interest in the position by discussing your passion for the company's mission in enhancing productivity on Apple devices. Mention specific values or projects that resonate with you, reflecting your alignment with Readdle’s culture and goals.