Job Description

Qualifications & Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Must be a TEAM Lead
10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation.
5+ years of hands-on experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms.
Proven experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using Appium, Espresso, Playwright, Maestro, or similar technologies.
Strong programming skills in Java, Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
Experience working with Git-based source repositories, such as Bitbucket or GitHub, and a solid understanding of Git branching strategies.
Experience automating tests for hybrid mobile applications and familiarity with cloud-based device testing platforms, such as BrowserStack or TestMu (formerly LambdaTest).
Ability to independently drive test automation initiatives, identify quality risks early, develop innovative testing solutions, and continuously improve automation frameworks, processes, and test coverage while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on experience with iterative development and Agile/Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and cross-functional team collaboration.
Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining productivity, professionalism, and quality in fast-paced environments.
Ability to remain flexible, adapt to changing priorities, and respond with urgency to evolving business and project needs while maintaining high-quality results.
Consistent commitment to At Home policies and procedures, including organizational standards, quality requirements, security guidelines, and established operational processes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence others, and convey technical and business information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for iOS and Android mobile applications.
Execute automated functional, regression, smoke, and integration tests; analyze test results; and investigate failures.
Perform cross-platform testing on iOS and Android devices to ensure a consistent user experience and functionality.
Create automated reporting dashboards and quality metrics to provide visibility into product health and release readiness.
Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI teams, developers, business analysts, and manual testing teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Participate in requirements reviews, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and design discussions to identify quality risks early in the development lifecycle.
Participate in defect triage sessions, verify and validate bug fixes, and conduct targeted regression testing to confirm stability across related modules and workflows.
Partner with business stakeholders to plan, lead, and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), validate business requirements, and secure final approval.
Execute post-deployment smoke testing to validate critical retail workflows immediately after production releases.
Establish automation standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across QA teams