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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Tester/ SDET - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,680.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Mobile Application Software, Open Source Technology, Perforce, Selenium, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Performance Testing, Appium, Git, Kotlin, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Software Coding, Software Version Control, SDET, Jenkins - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.sanfranciscogigs.com/job.asp?id=3331053340&tx=YT404CYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role If you're passionate about mobile testing, enjoy writing code, and have deep experience with Appium and Java, we'd love to connect., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience) * 5+ years of experience in software test automation or SDET environments * 5+ years of Android experience using Java and/or Kotlin * Strong hands-on Java development experience * Mobile automation experience using Appium (required) * Experience designing and building automation frameworks from scratch * Experience writing automated UI and functional tests * Experience with Selenium and TestNG * Experience with Shell Scripting * Experience working with source control and CI/CD tools such as: * Jenkins * Git * Bitbucket * Perforce * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications * Espresso experience * XCUITest experience * CI/CD automation implementation experience * Unit testing experience * Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities * Experience supporting enterprise-scale mobile applications ## Description We're seeking a Mobile Automation Engineer (Android) who thrives on solving complex quality challenges and building automation solutions from the ground up. This is an opportunity to work on high-visibility mobile applications used at scale while partnering closely with engineering teams to drive quality throughout the software development lifecycle., * Design, develop, and maintain mobile automation frameworks for Android applications * Build automated UI, functional, regression, integration, and performance tests * Create scalable test solutions using Appium and open-source automation tools * Write and maintain automation code using Java * Partner with Product, Engineering, and QA teams to improve release quality * Participate in code reviews and automation standards discussions * Maintain and enhance automated regression suites as applications evolve * Support automated testing within CI/CD pipelines * Troubleshoot application and automation issues to identify root causes * Help define testing strategies for new mobile features and products, * Appium * Java * Android * Mobile Automation * Test Automation * Selenium * TestNG * Kotlin * CI/CD * Jenkins Compensation & Benefits Disclosure (California) In accordance with California pay transparency requirements, the expected pay rate for this position is: $71.00/hour Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, and overall qualifications., * OPT candidates * CPT candidates * F-1 visa holders requiring sponsorship * Third-party (C2C) consultants * Candidates requiring employment sponsorship now or in the future Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a W-2 basis for the duration of the assignment. Why This Opportunity? ? Build automation frameworks instead of simply maintaining existing ones ? Work on highly visible, customer-facing mobile applications ? Partner directly with engineering teams and influence quality strategy ? Leverage modern mobile automation tools and CI/CD practices ? Solve complex testing challenges at enterprise scale ? 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