Robot Framework & Appium Automation Engineer - Eggplant

Role Summary We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with hands-on expertise in Robot Framework and Appium for Android mobile test automation. The ideal candidate should have strong Python scripting skills, experience in keyword-driven and data-driven testing, and good understanding of testing fundamentals including STLC, test case design and defect management. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework. - Create and maintain reusable test libraries, custom keywords and automation utilities. - Develop custom Robot Framework libraries and extensions using Python. - Automate Android mobile application testing using Appium. - Execute mobile test automation across emulators, simulators, real devices and device farms where applicable. - Perform API testing using Postman or similar tools. - Generate, review and maintain Robot Framework reports, logs and execution outputs. - Collaborate with development, QA and project teams for defect analysis and resolution. Required Skills and Experience Robot Framework Expertise - 2-4 years of hands-on experience with Robot Framework. - Proficiency in creating and maintaining test libraries and keywords. - Experience with Robot Framework built-in libraries such as Collections, String and DateTime. - Knowledge of custom library development using Python. - Understanding of Robot Framework architecture and execution model. - Experience with data-driven and keyword-driven testing approaches. - Proficiency in Robot Framework reporting and logging mechanisms. Appium & Mobile Testing - 2+ years of experience with Appium for mobile test automation. - Hands-on experience testing Android applications. - Knowledge of Appium architecture, WebDriver protocol and mobile-specific capabilities. - Experience with mobile device farms and simulators/emulators. - Understanding of mobile app testing challenges such as network conditions and device fragmentation. - Familiarity with mobile-specific testing patterns and best practices. Programming & Scripting - Good Python skills as the primary language for Robot Framework extensions. - Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. - Experience with version control systems such as Git. - Familiarity with JSON, XML and YAML data formats. Testing Fundamentals - Knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). - Experience in test case design and defect management. - JIRA knowledge is advantageous. - Knowledge of API testing and Postman. Preferred Domain Knowledge - Telecom domain experience is preferred.