QA Automation Engineer (Mobile & Wearables) — Part-Time

MWDN is a global IT outstaffing company with 23+ years of experience that connects exceptional tech talent with leading companies across Israel, the USA, Great Britain, and Western Europe. We offer opportunities to work on international products in a stable and professional environment.

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Here’s what you can expect when you join MWDN:

• Security: We carefully vet our clients to minimize risks and ensure reliability and timely payments - no fraud or unpleasant surprises.
• Career support: If a project isn’t the right fit, we support you and actively help find new opportunities that match your skills and career goals.
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Why choose us? MWDN is ranked among the top 5 IT employers in our region according to DOU. We take pride in our transparency and strong commitment to our team. Curious to learn more? See what our employees say about working with us on DOU.

What is your new project?:

Domain:
Music Technology / HealthTech / Wearable Technology

Client Location:
Israel

Company size:
Early-stage startup

A bootstrapped music-tech startup developing a real-time personalized music platform that adapts music to users’ biometric data, movements, and intended activities. Its product ecosystem includes a React Native mobile application, native wearable applications, Apple Watch integrations, and AWS-based cloud infrastructure. The company operates in a hands-on startup environment that values initiative, autonomy, proactivity, and end-to-end ownership.

What makes this project exciting?:

We are looking for a hands-on QA Automation Engineer who will establish the automation testing approach from the ground up while also performing regular manual testing. This is a highly autonomous role for someone comfortable working in a small startup environment, investigating new technologies, and taking full ownership of product quality.

What makes you a great fit:

• Commercial experience in both manual and automation QA.
• Strong hands-on experience with mobile application testing.
• Experience testing wearable applications or Apple Watch integrations
• Practical experience building or significantly expanding a test automation framework.
• Strong JavaScript skills for developing automated tests.
• Experience with mobile automation tools such as Appium or similar technologies.
• Understanding of mobile application architecture and end-to-end testing approaches.
• Experience setting up test environments and integrating automated tests into development workflows.
• Ability to test integrations between mobile applications, wearable devices, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of regression testing, backward compatibility, and release validation.
• Ability to investigate unfamiliar tools and independently recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Nice to Have

• Experience testing React Native applications.
• Familiarity with native iOS or Android technologies, particularly Swift or Java.
• Experience with AWS-based products.
• Experience with APIs and backend integration testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
• Previous experience working in a bootstrapped or early-stage startup.
• Interest in music, fitness, wellness, biometrics, or wearable technologies.

Your day-to-day in this position:

• Design and implement the mobile test automation strategy from scratch.
• Research and select suitable tools and technologies for testing mobile and wearable applications.
• Set up and maintain the required automation environments and test infrastructure.
• Develop automated tests using JavaScript.
• Build automated coverage for critical end-to-end user flows across the React Native mobile application and connected wearable applications.
• Ensure backward compatibility and identify regressions across releases.
• Perform regular manual testing of new features, bug fixes, integrations, and complete user flows.
• Test mobile and Apple Watch functionality, including communication between the mobile and wearable applications.
• Create clear test plans, test cases, and QA documentation.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects.
• Work closely with developers to investigate issues and validate fixes.
• Proactively identify quality risks and recommend improvements to the development and release processes.
• Take ownership of QA activities and help establish effective quality standards as the product evolves.

Why work with us?:

• People-first management with minimal bureaucracy
• A friendly company culture, proven by employees who choose to return
• Flexible working hours
• 29 days of PTO (18 working days per year pluse all national holidays)
• 10 paid recovery days
• Full financial and legal support for independent contractors
• Free English classes, with native speakers or Ukrainian teachers
• Dedicated HR support