this is a hybrid technical/leadership role: you will remain hands-on with automation frameworks and test design while also mentoring engineers, shaping hiring decisions, and planning team delivery against program milestones.

- define and lead the end-to-end validation & verification strategy for assigned ford app features, starting with native commerce (in-app accessories storefront and in-app subscriptions), and expanding over time to features such as mobile-to-vehicle projection and service scheduling.
- design and execute test coverage for in-app purchase and subscription flows, including checkout, payment processing (stripe, using test card scenarios), order/transaction state validation, and subscription lifecycle events (trials, renewals, upgrades/downgrades, cancellations).
- lead, mentor, and coach a team of software qa engineers (currently 2-3, with growth planned), providing technical guidance, code/test design reviews, and day-to-day direction on test execution.
- actively participate in hiring and building out the qa team, including sourcing, interviewing, and providing hiring recommendations, and contribute input into team members' performance reviews.
- own and evolve the mobile automation framework strategy, using xctest/xcuiautomation for ios and jetpack compose test api + espresso for android.
- design comprehensive test cases covering functional, integration, and edge-case scenarios for mobile app features, including commerce flows and, as scope expands, device-to-vehicle projection scenarios.
- plan and coordinate test execution and delivery schedules across releases, balancing team capacity, program priorities, and quality commitments.




- execute and oversee automated and manual tests across development, staging, and production-like commerce environments.
- analyze test results, debug automation failures, and perform root cause analysis to determine whether defects originate in application code, payment/subscription integration, or test environment/automation.
- manage defect lifecycle using jira, ensuring clear documentation, triage, prioritization, and resolution tracking.
- integrate automated test suites into ci/cd pipelines (e.g., github actions) and collaborate with development teams to maintain fast, reliable feedback loops.
- maintain and evolve test assets (test plans, test cases, automated scripts) using git-based version control, including branching and merging strategies for shared automation codebases.
- champion test process improvements and drive adoption of industry-aligned qa practices (e.g., istqb testing principles, aspice-aligned process discipline for vehicle-integrated features).
- report on test status, coverage, and quality metrics to engineering leadership, providing visibility into risks and mitigation plans.
- explore and pilot automation approaches beyond native mobile (e.g., web testing) to support long-term team scaling as scope expands.

- bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.




- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance/validation, with a strong focus on mobile application testing (android and/or ios).
- demonstrable hands-on experience building test automation for native mobile platforms using xctest/xcuiautomation (ios) and/or jetpack compose test api and espresso (android).
- experience testing e-commerce, in-app purchase, or subscription-based features, including payment processing flows (e.g., stripe or similar payment gateways).
- experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to other qa engineers.
- experience planning and coordinating test delivery/execution for a team against release milestones.
- strong experience with version control systems (e.g., git), including branching and merging strategies.
- experience with defect/test management tools such as jira.
- experience integrating automated tests into ci/cd pipelines (e.g., github actions).
- strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis across app, integration, and environment layers.
- advanced english skills.

extra:

- experience testing features that involve mobile-to-vehicle connectivity or projection (e.g., bluetooth, wi-fi, remote vehicle command/control features).
- experience with web test automation frameworks, particularly playwright.
- familiarity with istqb testing principles and/or aspice-aligned software validation processes.
- prior experience participating in hiring processes (interviewing, technical assessment design).
- experience scaling a qa automation framework across multiple platforms or teams.

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📌 Qa automation engineer (mobile) (Naucalpan de Juárez)
🏢 Ford
📍 Naucalpan de Juárez