QA Software Engineer 4 at Nexthink

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mobile Application Testing, Test Automation, Python, Java, Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Appium, XCUITest, Espresso, Agile, CI/CD, MDM, APIs, Performance Testing

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description Nexthink is the leader in digital employee experience management software. The company provides IT leaders with unprecedented insight allowing them to see, diagnose and fix issues at scale impacting employees anywhere, with any application or network, before employees notice the issue. As the first solution to allow IT to progress from reactive problem solving to proactive optimization, Nexthink enables its more than 1,300 customers to provide better digital experiences to more than 18 million employees. Dual headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and Boston, Massachusetts, Nexthink has 9 offices worldwide. #LI-Hybrid Job Description We are looking for an experienced SDET / QA Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in mobile application testing on iOS and Android. This role focuses on building and maintaining robust test automation frameworks, improving overall product quality, and enabling fast, reliable releases. Experience with Python and at least one other automation language or framework is required. Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for iOS and Android applications. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA to understand requirements, define acceptance criteria, and identify test scenarios. Implement end-to-end, integration, regression, and performance tests for mobile apps and backend services. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.). Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with engineering teams to triage and resolve defects. Maintain high-quality test data, test environments, and device configurations (simulators, emulators, and physical devices). Contribute to and advocate for engineering best practices around testability, reliability, and maintainability. Provide test coverage reports, quality metrics, and recommendations for improving product quality and release readiness. (Nice to have) Work with Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools/solutions to validate app deployment, configuration, security, and compliance policies on managed devices. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years of experience as an SDET / QA Automation Engineer / Software Engineer in Test. Strong, practical experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android. Technical Skills: Solid programming skills in Python for test automation. Hands-on experience with at least one additional automation language or stack, for example: Java / Kotlin / Swift / JavaScript / TypeScript / C#, etc. Experience with mobile automation frameworks/tools such as: Appium, XCUITest, Espresso, Detox, or similar. Good understanding of mobile app architecture, APIs, and client–server interactions. Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms (e.g., Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, MobileIron, Jamf, etc.). Knowledge of mobile security, device policies, certificates, and enrollment flows. Experience with performance and reliability testing for mobile apps. Experience with cloud-based device farms (e.g., AWS Device Farm, BrowserStack, Saucelabs, Firebase Test Lab) Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, regression, smoke, performance). Quality & Process: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes. Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, etc.). Ability to define and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data. Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams. Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Preferred Skills Experience testing REST/GraphQL APIs using automation tools (e.g., requests in Python, Postman + Newman, REST Assured, etc.). Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD systems. Experience with monitoring and logging tools to analyze app behavior (e.g., Crashlytics, Datadog, Splunk, etc.). Exposure to containerization and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP). Additional Information We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace. With over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages. IIf you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you! Check what we offer: 💼 Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package. 🩺 Health insurance through our partnership with ACKO, including OPD coverage for dental, vision, health check-ups, consultations, and pharmacy expenses. 🏡 Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding. 🏖️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 22 days of holidays we offer). Plus, company-paid bank holidays (12), sick days (10-30), bereavement leave (5), and 3 days per year for volunteering. 📚 Free access to professional training platforms to explore your interests and enhance your skills. 🛡️ Stay covered against accidents, bodily injuries, and disabilities with our personal accident insurance policy, providing assurance with coverage up to three times your annual CTC. 🍼 New mothers are entitled to up to 26 weeks of maternity leave, with the flexibility to use up to 8 weeks before the expected delivery and the remaining 18 weeks after. Birth fathers can take 6 weeks of paternity leave, while adoptive parents are eligible for 26 weeks of leave for mothers and 6 weeks for fathers. 💰 Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, receive gratuity at the rate of 15 days of basic pay for every completed year of service, provided you've been employed by the company for a minimum of 5 years. Gratuity is payable at retirement or resignation based on your last drawn basic pay. 📣 Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment. Please note that not all the benefits listed above are available for temporary, contract, and internship roles. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking with your Recruitment Partner Department: Experience (Eng) Dept: Workplace Experience Division: Engineering

Responsibilities

The QA Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for mobile applications. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement various types of tests.