Test Automation Engineer

At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home.
This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.
Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world.
With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients including wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises.
Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America.
Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.
Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We're looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.
We are looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our Mobile Applications area, with a strong focus on building and owning mobile test automation frameworks.
This is a hands‐on role centered around automation design, implementation, and long‐term maintainability for iOS and Android applications.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the mobile automation framework, ensuring test stability, scalability, and broad regression coverage, while supporting and mentoring QA team members transitioning into automation.
Close collaboration with Tech Leads, Developers, and QA is a key part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain mobile test automation frameworks using Appium (iOS & Android)
Own and continuously improve the automation framework, tooling, and test architecture
Implement and expand automated regression coverage, with a strong focus on stability and reliability
Actively write and maintain automated tests for mobile applications (Android priority, iOS included)
Reduce flaky tests and improve test execution consistency and feedback quality
Collaborate with Tech Leads and development teams on test strategy, architecture, and integration points
Support and mentor QA engineers being upskilled into test automation, allowing them to focus on writing tests rather than framework maintenance
Work with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) to improve automation execution, reporting, and efficiency
Contribute to discussions around test infrastructure, including real devices, emulators, and future bespoke device farm solutions
Participate in Agile ceremonies and quality-focused initiatives across teams
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Strong commercial experience as a Senior Test Automation Engineer, focused on mobile applications
Hands‐on experience with Appium for iOS and Android test automation
Strong proficiency in C# (must‐have)
Solid understanding of mobile application architecture and testing challenges
Experience building, maintaining, and owning automation frameworks
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure DevOps
Strong focus on test stability, reliability, and regression coverage
Experience working closely with developers and technical leadership
Ability to mentor and guide other QA engineers in automation best practices
Nice to Have
Experience with bespoke or self‐hosted device farms
Experience testing complex business‐critical mobile applications
Familiarity with API testing in support of mobile automation
Experience influencing quality practices across multiple teams
Knowledge of performance considerations and diagnostics in mobile testing
What We Offer
Ownership of mobile automation strategy and frameworks
Opportunity to shape long‐term quality and test infrastructure direction
Close collaboration with senior technical stakeholders
A strong engineering culture focused on quality and stability
Space to mentor others and grow technical leadership skills
Flexible working arrangements and modern tooling
Equal Opportunities
As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture.
We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and spark innovation.
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