Senior Test Automation Architect (Mobile/Appium)

TL;DR

Senior Test Automation Architect (Mobile/Appium): Ensuring the quality and reliability of mobile products and backend services for pet tracking solutions with an accent on scalable, modular automated test frameworks and libraries for iOS and Android. Focus on improving framework performance, stability, and maintainability.

Location: Linz, Austria. Hybrid setup.

Company

hirify.global is the most trusted name for keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy.

What you will do

• Ensure the quality and reliability of mobile products and backend services relied on by millions of pet parents worldwide.
• Design, develop, and own scalable, modular automated test frameworks and libraries for iOS and Android applications using Appium with Java and/or Kotlin.
• Build, evolve, and architect end-to-end test automation solutions integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Own the overall automation testing strategy and framework roadmap across mobile platforms and supporting backend systems.
• Mentor and guide other QA and SDET team members in framework usage, design principles, and coding standards.
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Developer in Test (SDET), Test Automation Architect or similar focused on mobile test automation and framework design (iOS & Android).
• Strong hands-on experience with Appium using Java and/or Kotlin for UI and functional test automation, including building reusable libraries and abstractions.
• Strong grasp of scalable test architecture, plus experience integrating automation with in‑house device farms and cloud providers (e.g., Appium, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and Agile testing practices (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI for automated test execution.
• Very good English skills

Culture & Benefits

• 4 Day Work Week
• Flexible Schedule
• Pawternity Leave
• International Team
• Wellness Bonus
• ½ Price Public Transport
• Online Learning Budget
• Relocation Support