Swift Automation Testing

Lead Automation Test Engineer (iOS - Swift/XCUITest)

Job Title

Lead Automation Test Engineer iOS (Swift, XCUITest, Python, CI/CD)

Experience

5 to 8 Years

Location- Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in iOS test automation using Swift and XCUITest, along with hands-on experience in Python-based automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will lead automation initiatives, define testing strategies, and ensure high-quality software delivery through robust automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.

The candidate should have extensive experience working with Xcode, XCUITest, CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI/GitHub Actions), and modern software quality engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks for iOS applications.
• Develop and execute automated test cases using Swift and XCUITest.
• Build scalable and reusable automation solutions using Python.
• Define automation strategy, best practices, and quality standards across projects.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI, GitHub Actions, and other DevOps tools.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Perform API, integration, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with engineering teams for resolution.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and automation testers.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and frameworks.

Required Skills

Must Have

• 6+ years of Quality Assurance and Automation Testing experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with Swift programming language.

• Expertise in Xcode and XCUITest framework.

• Solid experience in Python development and automation scripting.

• Experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks from scratch.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, including:

• CircleCI

• GitHub Actions

• Experience with API testing and automation.

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Experience with Git and version control systems.

• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have

• Experience testing mobile applications on iOS platforms.
• Knowledge of Appium or other mobile automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms.
• Performance and security testing exposure.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead automation strategy and framework design decisions.
• Drive automation adoption across teams.
• Review code and automation scripts to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Mentor team members and promote testing best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve release quality and speed.