THIS IS A HYBRID SET-UP

We are looking for a hands-on iOS Automation Developer specialized in Appium-based mobile automation.

This role is not a backend development position.

The core responsibility is to design, build, and maintain robust Appium automation frameworks for iOS, used to automate real-world mobile workflows at scale.

The Developer will work on:

• iOS automation (jailbroken and non-jailbroken devices)
• Appium frameworks built for reliability, scalability, and multi-device execution
• Integration with internal systems (configuration, APIs, job triggers)
• Debugging and improving automation stability in production-like conditions

Experience in reverse engineering mobile applications (traffic interception, private APIs, IPA analysis) is a strong plus.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• volve (UI changes, behavior changes, protecA. iOS Automation (Appium)
• Design, build, and maintain clean, modular, and maintainable Appium automation frameworks for iOS.
• Automate complex mobile workflows on:
• jailbroken devices
• non-jailbroken devices
• sideloaded applications
• Ensure automations are stable under real conditions (network changes, delays, failures).
• Handle:
• retries
• timeouts
• flaky UI states
• device disconnects or crashes
• Support multi-device and parallel execution.

B. Automation Reliability & Scaling

• Improve automation reliability over time (reducing flakiness, false failures).
• Implement logging, execution state tracking, and failure diagnostics.
• Maintain long-running or repeated automation processes.
• Adapt automations as apps etions).

C. Internal Integrations & Configuration

• Consume internal APIs to:
• fetch configuration
• retrieve execution parameters
• report results or states
• Use configuration files or dynamic inputs to drive automation behavior.
• Trigger or interact with external jobs or systems when required.
• Work within an existing automation ecosystem (not Appium in isolation).

D. Reverse Engineering & App Analysis (Nice to Have)

Experience in one or more of the following is highly appreciated:

• Intercepting mobile traffic (MITM tools).
• Understanding and analyzing private / non-documented APIs.
• Reproducing or simulating app behavior based on observed traffic.
• Decompiling and inspecting IPA files.
• Investigating app logic, protections, or unexpected behavior.

This is not mandatory, but candidates with these skills will be strongly valued.

E. Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Work closely with:
• Operations teams
• Technical leads
• Other automation or data-focused roles
• Translate operational needs into reliable automation logic.
• Communicate clearly about:
• limitations
• risks
• required trade-offs
• Proactively suggest improvements to automation design or execution.
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III. SCOPE CLARIFICATION (IMPORTANT)

This is an automation-first role.

The Developer owns:

• Appium automation frameworks
• iOS automation reliability and scalability
• Device-level execution logic
• Automation debugging and maintenance

IV. QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills & Experience

• Practical experience with Appium for iOS automation.
• Strong understanding of iOS app behavior and UI automation challenges.
• Ability to build maintainable automation frameworks, not just scripts.
• Experience handling flaky tests, retries, and unstable execution environments.
• Ability to read and understand existing automation codebases.
• Comfortable working with internal APIs and configuration-driven systems.

No formal degree required. Skills and experience matter more than credentials.

Nice to Have

• Experience with jailbroken iOS devices.
• Experience with sideloaded iOS apps.
• Reverse engineering or mobile traffic analysis experience.
• Background as:
• Mobile developer
• Automation engineer
• QA automation specialist
• Self-taught automation / tooling developer
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong problem-solving and debugging mindset.
• Comfortable working in imperfect, evolving environments.
• Autonomous, responsible, and execution-focused.
• Able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Pragmatic approach: results matter more than theory.
• Comfortable using modern tools (including AI-assisted development) to improve speed and quality.