Automation QA Engineer (Mobile)
Summary
Automation QA Engineer builds and maintains mobile test automation (Appium with Java, Page Object Model) for Rakuten Viber's iOS and Android apps, turning smoke suites into release-blocking regression suites, integrating them into GitLab CI with device clouds, and training QA engineers toward automation-first.
Rakuten Viber is one of the most popular and downloaded apps in the world. Working with us provides a unique opportunity to influence hundreds of millions of our users and to be part of the journey that makes us a super-app. Our mission is to make people’s lives easier by enabling meaningful connections, from precious moments with family and friends, through managing business relationships to pursuing their passions.
We are a global team of engineers dedicated to creating the best tools to ensure safe, convenient communication for millions of users worldwide. Our culture is built on innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated Client Automation QA Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain mobile test automation on iOS and Android using Appium (Java)
- Build and maintain the framework using the Page Object Model and keep suites stable
- Turn mobile smoke suites into a release-blocking gate across both platforms
- Expand from smoke into regression and feature-progression suites
- Integrate suites into GitLab CI and run tests across devices (device-cloud platforms)
- Collaborate with mobile developers and QA to build quality in from the start.
- On board and train QA engineers towards automation first as a process
Requirements
- 3–5 years in test automation, with hands-on Appium (Selenide-Appium) for mobile
- Java 21/17, JUnit 5, Maven, Allure
- REST API testing for request/response validation — Retrofit2/OkHttp (or RestAssured)
- Framework and infrastructure building and maintenance — Page Object Model, GitLab CI, Git
- Understanding of mobile app testing challenges — flakiness, device fragmentation, network conditions
- A quality-first, automation-first mindset aimed to reduce manual QA to zero
- Experience using AI tools for development & QA
Advantages
- Backend test automation background — Selenide/Selenium, RestAssured (API)
- SQL/DB validation (MySQL via JDBI, Aerospike)
- AWS \ GCP and Kubernetes
- Data-pipeline and feature-flag validation
- AdTech experience