Test Automation Engineer III at iOCO
iOCO
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
To serve as a senior technical specialist in test automation, architecting and driving the implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade automation solutions across multiple product lines and complex systems.
To define automation strategy and standards, evaluate and introduce cutting-edge tools and frameworks and act as the technical authority on automation best practices, mentoring and developing automation engineers across the team, ensuring consistent quality and technical excellence in all automation deliverables.
What you'll do:
Automation Architecture and Strategy
Architect and design enterprise-level test automation frameworks that are scalable, maintainable, and reusable across product lines
Define and drive the automation strategy in alignment with organisational goals and technology roadmaps
Evaluate, recommend, and implement new automation tools, technologies, and methodologies
Evaluate and define the mobile app automation toolchain (e.g. Appium, WebdriverIO, cloud device farms such as BrowserStack) as part of the overall automation strategy, ensuring native/mobile testing is architected with the same rigor as web/API automation
Establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices for all automation development
Drive the adoption of shift-left testing practices and integration of automation into CI/CD pipelines
Conduct proof-of-concepts for emerging automation technologies and present findings to leadership
Advanced Automation Development and Optimisation
Develop and maintain complex automation solutions for critical business systems
Optimise existing automation frameworks for performance, reliability, and execution speed
Implement advanced testing patterns: parallel execution, containerised testing, cloud-based test infrastructure
Design and implement comprehensive API and service-level automation testing strategies
Architect and maintain native mobile app automation solutions across iOS and Android using Appium-based frameworks integrated with WebdriverIO, including cross-platform device/gesture handling and app-specific quirks (deep links, biometrics, OTP/push flows, app state resets)
Design and manage cloud-based device testing strategy (e.g. BrowserStack device farms), including parallel multi-device execution, device/OS coverage matrices, and real-device vs. simulator/emulator trade-offs
Drive test data management strategies and implement automated data provisioning
Ensure automation solutions integrate seamlessly with version control, CI/CD, and reporting tools
Conduct code reviews of automation scripts ensuring quality and adherence to standards
Quality Metrics and Reporting
Define, implement and track automation coverage metrics and KPIs
Develop automated reporting dashboards for test execution, coverage and defect trends
Analyse test results to identify systemic quality issues and recommend preventive measures
Report on automation ROI and efficiency gains to senior stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making
Technical Leadership and Mentorship
Serve as the technical authority and escalation point for complex automation challenges
Mentor and develop Level I and Level II automation engineers
Conduct technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops
Participate in hiring and technical assessment of automation candidates
Collaborate with development leads and architects on testability requirements
Represent the automation function in cross-team technical forums and architecture reviews
Defect Prevention and Process Excellence
Drive defect prevention strategies through root cause analysis and trend identification
Implement automated quality gates in CI/CD pipelines
Define and enforce test automation standards across teams
Collaborate with development teams on improving software testability and quality
Lead post-mortem analysis of production defects that escaped automation
Perform manual testing when required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field plus Test Automation Certification
Relevant certifications such as AWS and DevOps Certification
Your Expertise:
5 - 8 years' hands-on experience in automation testing, including designing and implementing automation frameworks at scale
Experience developing advanced automated test solutions across complex systems
Experience architecting and scaling native mobile app automation frameworks (Appium, WebdriverIO) across iOS and Android, including cloud device farm strategy (e.g. BrowserStack)
Advanced analytical skills
Communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)
Experience working with data-driven and integrated systems, including databases and event-driven environments
Interpersonal and relationship management skills
Experience implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines and automated testing within delivery workflows
Numerical reasoning skills
Experience with API and service-level testing in distributed architectures
Advanced problem-solving skills
Experience designing and executing non-functional testing (e.g. performance, resilience)
Coaching and mentoring skills
Experience managing and provisioning test data in complex environments and working within cloud-based and containerised environments
Negotiation skills
Experience mentoring and developing automation engineers
Strategic thinking
Technical leadership
Advanced knowledge of automation frameworks, patterns, and scalable design practices
Strong understanding of programming/scripting concepts for test automation
Knowledge of mobile app testing considerations: platform fragmentation (iOS/Android/Harmony OS), device/OS version coverage, native app lifecycle and permissions, and mobile CI/CD app build/distribution pipelines
Deep understanding of data management, database concepts, and validation techniques
Strong knowledge of system integration, APIs, and event-driven architectures
Knowledge of cloud platforms and distributed system design principles
Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps principles
Knowledge of performance, load, and non-functional testing concepts
Understanding of test data strategies and environment management
Knowledge of quality engineering principles, standards, and best practices
To serve as a senior technical specialist in test automation, architecting and driving the implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade automation solutions across multiple product lines and complex systems.
To define automation strategy and standards, evaluate and introduce cutting-edge tools and frameworks and act as the technical authority on automation best practices, mentoring and developing automation engineers across the team, ensuring consistent quality and technical excellence in all automation deliverables.
What you'll do:
Automation Architecture and Strategy
Architect and design enterprise-level test automation frameworks that are scalable, maintainable, and reusable across product lines
Define and drive the automation strategy in alignment with organisational goals and technology roadmaps
Evaluate, recommend, and implement new automation tools, technologies, and methodologies
Evaluate and define the mobile app automation toolchain (e.g. Appium, WebdriverIO, cloud device farms such as BrowserStack) as part of the overall automation strategy, ensuring native/mobile testing is architected with the same rigor as web/API automation
Establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices for all automation development
Drive the adoption of shift-left testing practices and integration of automation into CI/CD pipelines
Conduct proof-of-concepts for emerging automation technologies and present findings to leadership
Advanced Automation Development and Optimisation
Develop and maintain complex automation solutions for critical business systems
Optimise existing automation frameworks for performance, reliability, and execution speed
Implement advanced testing patterns: parallel execution, containerised testing, cloud-based test infrastructure
Design and implement comprehensive API and service-level automation testing strategies
Architect and maintain native mobile app automation solutions across iOS and Android using Appium-based frameworks integrated with WebdriverIO, including cross-platform device/gesture handling and app-specific quirks (deep links, biometrics, OTP/push flows, app state resets)
Design and manage cloud-based device testing strategy (e.g. BrowserStack device farms), including parallel multi-device execution, device/OS coverage matrices, and real-device vs. simulator/emulator trade-offs
Drive test data management strategies and implement automated data provisioning
Ensure automation solutions integrate seamlessly with version control, CI/CD, and reporting tools
Conduct code reviews of automation scripts ensuring quality and adherence to standards
Quality Metrics and Reporting
Define, implement and track automation coverage metrics and KPIs
Develop automated reporting dashboards for test execution, coverage and defect trends
Analyse test results to identify systemic quality issues and recommend preventive measures
Report on automation ROI and efficiency gains to senior stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making
Technical Leadership and Mentorship
Serve as the technical authority and escalation point for complex automation challenges
Mentor and develop Level I and Level II automation engineers
Conduct technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops
Participate in hiring and technical assessment of automation candidates
Collaborate with development leads and architects on testability requirements
Represent the automation function in cross-team technical forums and architecture reviews
Defect Prevention and Process Excellence
Drive defect prevention strategies through root cause analysis and trend identification
Implement automated quality gates in CI/CD pipelines
Define and enforce test automation standards across teams
Collaborate with development teams on improving software testability and quality
Lead post-mortem analysis of production defects that escaped automation
Perform manual testing when required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field plus Test Automation Certification
Relevant certifications such as AWS and DevOps Certification
Your Expertise:
5 - 8 years' hands-on experience in automation testing, including designing and implementing automation frameworks at scale
Experience developing advanced automated test solutions across complex systems
Experience architecting and scaling native mobile app automation frameworks (Appium, WebdriverIO) across iOS and Android, including cloud device farm strategy (e.g. BrowserStack)
Advanced analytical skills
Communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)
Experience working with data-driven and integrated systems, including databases and event-driven environments
Interpersonal and relationship management skills
Experience implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines and automated testing within delivery workflows
Numerical reasoning skills
Experience with API and service-level testing in distributed architectures
Advanced problem-solving skills
Experience designing and executing non-functional testing (e.g. performance, resilience)
Coaching and mentoring skills
Experience managing and provisioning test data in complex environments and working within cloud-based and containerised environments
Negotiation skills
Experience mentoring and developing automation engineers
Strategic thinking
Technical leadership
Advanced knowledge of automation frameworks, patterns, and scalable design practices
Strong understanding of programming/scripting concepts for test automation
Knowledge of mobile app testing considerations: platform fragmentation (iOS/Android/Harmony OS), device/OS version coverage, native app lifecycle and permissions, and mobile CI/CD app build/distribution pipelines
Deep understanding of data management, database concepts, and validation techniques
Strong knowledge of system integration, APIs, and event-driven architectures
Knowledge of cloud platforms and distributed system design principles
Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps principles
Knowledge of performance, load, and non-functional testing concepts
Understanding of test data strategies and environment management
Knowledge of quality engineering principles, standards, and best practices