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Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) Android Automation Contract Type: 6-month contract About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SDET to join our Quality Engineering (QE) automation team and lead the creation of our clients first native Android test automation framework. In this role, you will focus on scaling automation and solving technical challenges across mobile app testing, infrastructure, and integration. Your work will enable streamlined feedback cycles and improved product stability. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape automation at scale for a critical user platform. Key Responsibilities: Framework Development: Build and operationalize a robust Android automation framework using Midscene.js. Test Automation: Implement and optimize automated regression test coverage for P0 test scenarios. Support nightly test runs for quick developer feedback. Infrastructure Solutions: Integrate with build pipelines to access testable app builds (APKs). Solve hosting and access challenges to enable scalable emulation. Support robust Android app emulation using Android Studio and ADB (Android Debug Bridge). Test Reporting: Enhance test result reporting and alert systems to provide actionable test run insights. Technical Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices in Android automation, stability in tests, and strategic support for framework maintainability. Documentation: Ensure that all framework components, processes, and infrastructure implementations are well-documented. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in QA automation, with expertise as an SDET for mobile applications. Proven experience building and implementing test automation frameworks for Android platforms. Strong proficiency in Android Studio and Android Debug Bridge (ADB). Strong proficiency in enabling scalable infrastructure for emulated environments. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation. Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of creative technical solutions for mobile-specific challenges (e.g., handling flaky tests, app distribution, emulated environments, etc.). Knowledge of test result reporting systems and integration with testing frameworks. Experience operationalizing complex Android-specific test automation infrastructure in large-scale environments. Strong prioritization, teamwork, and communication skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration. Hands-on experience with Playwright is a plus. Hands-on experience standing up test automation for iOS native mobile applications is a plus. Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for test environments (e.g., managing emulation resources and hosting) is a plus. You''ll Succeed By: Delivering a scalable, Android-first automation ecosystem by the end of H2 2025. Providing clear documentation, stable test results, and actionable test result reporting. Enabling optimized developer feedback loops and improving app regression cycle turnaround time. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Quality Assurance and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Apex Systems by 2x Get notified about new Quality Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada . Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer Senior Quality Engineer, Real Assets, Alternative Investment Technology Deployment and Quality Assurance Engineer Quality Assurance (QA) + Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Toronto, Ontario, Canada CA$90,000.00-CA$110,000.00 20 hours ago QE/Automation(Selenium) & Functional testing Sr. Packaging Quality Technician, Tim Hortons Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr