Associate Automation Engineer

Job Description

Head Spin, a Partner One company, is an AI-powered testing platform that enables real-world testing on SIM-enabled mobile devices, browsers, Smart TVs, and OTT devices across 50+ global locations, with flexible cloud and on-premises deployment options. It offers deep performance insights through AI-driven analytics, 130+ built-in KPIs, session-based data, and features like waterfall UI, root cause analysis, UX monitoring, and regression intelligence.

Supporting 60+ automation frameworks, including Appium, Selenium, Playwright, and XCUITest, Head Spin ensures seamless integration without vendor lock-in. With enterprise-grade security, a robust REST API library, and no need for SDK or code changes, it simplifies testing across workflows. Businesses using Head Spin report 68% less QA time, 90% fewer production issues, 30% faster development, and improved load times and user retention.

You will create scripts using Appium and Selenium using Python/java. You will become Appium Pro certified and work with top-tier customers. You must enjoy testing mobile UIs and automating them in both Android and iOS.

• Write automation code for mobile applications
• Capture data and complete analysis on mobile applications
• Create dashboards with the data captured and provide it to the customer
• Assist customer with automation where applicable
• Understanding of iOS and Android applications and UI structure and building tooling to automate interactions
• Deep knowledge of Appium and Appium Desktop internals
• A working understanding of mobile frameworks like Espresso and XCTest
• Developing/evolving production-grade web services and agents written in Python and Tornado
• Being a member of a highly motivated team pushing all the boundaries in the mobile testing space
• Maintain automation test framework to ensure continuous quality of products
• Maintain existing testing codebases
• Collaborate with software engineers and testers to develop rigorous test cases
• Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
• Ensure the quality of all code and products produced by the company
• Help customers get the best value out of Head Spin
• Performs other duties as required

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a similar field
• 0-2 years of hands‑on experience in software development or SQA
• Self‑motivated, creative, focused, results‑oriented, problem solver
• In‑depth knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, Java)
• Strong skill set with MySQL or other databases. Ability to read & write SQL queries
• Good with Linux/Unix environment
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
• General knowledge of Appium (mobile automation tool) or Selenium (web automation tool)
• Proficiency with automation testing tools
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Android and/or iOS development
• Agile/Scrum Experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and content creators

Head Spin does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment or selection process. We will never ask candidates to pay money or share financial information in exchange for a job offer. If you receive any communication requesting payment on behalf of Head Spin, please treat it as fraudulent and report it immediately to hr