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.