Lead Software Engineer

What's the role

In this role You will guide the team through the testing lifecycle, implementing best practices, and ensure the quality of in-scope tests. In addition you will:

• Define and implement a long-term strategy for mobile test automation.
• Define test objectives, scope, and criteria for success.
• Oversee the execution of automated test suites, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Establish best practices, standards, and processes for mobile testing within the organization.
• Facilitate team meetings, set goals, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust mobile test automation frameworks.
• Ensure the framework supports various types of testing (functional, regression, performance, and load).
• Stay updated with the latest tools and technologies to improve the testing process.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and develop comprehensive test plans.
• Lead a team of SDETs and QA engineers, providing technical direction and mentorship.

Who are you

You are an ideal candidate for this role if you possess the following skills, competencies, and work experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferably in computer science.
• 8 to 12 years of experience working in software industry including 5+ years in mobile apps testing.
• In-depth knowledge of mobile operating systems (iOS and Android) and their ecosystems.
• Proficiency in languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python, or JavaScript.
• Extensive hands-on experience with mobile test automation tools like Appium, Espresso, XCUITest.
• Strong familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or equivalent.
• Expertise in version control systems like Git.
• Strong understanding of test design techniques and test case development.
• Expertise in QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

What we offer

We offer an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge technology environment with challenging problems to solve! You can make a direct impact on delivery of company's strategic goals and the freedom to decide how to perform your work. We will support you in delivering your day to day tasks and achieving your personal goals and developing your skills. Personal development is highly encouraged at HERE. You can take different courses and training at our online University and join cross-functional team projects within our Talent Platform.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Who are we

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes - from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people's lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change. Join us. Learn more about us. Watch video

In this role, you will be part of our innovative SDK QA team, which is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of HERE services through rigorous testing and automation of our Android and iOS applications. Your daily focus will be on developing robust test frameworks, automating test cases, and integrating them into our CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with developers to convert test plans into reality, ensuring that our mobile applications perform seamlessly.