QA Automation Engineer (Mobile & Web)
First QA hire (via outstaffer MWDN) for an Israeli media startup building a mobile-first micro-drama streaming app. You own quality end-to-end: define QA strategy and build the automation framework from scratch for Android, iOS, and web using Appium/Espresso/XCUITest, Playwright, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kyiv, Kyiv city
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least 4 years of experience in QA, with 3+ years of hands-on test automation
- Proven experience testing and automating native mobile apps (Android & iOS) in production at scale, using Appium and/or native frameworks (Espresso, XCUITest)
- Experience with web automation (Playwright preferred) and API testing (e.g., Postman)
- Experience running automated tests in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
- Strong coding skills in at least one language: Kotlin, Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python or Swift
- AI-first mindset: daily use of AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot) to write, maintain and scale tests
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test design and the full software development life cycle
- Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments, preferably in consumer-facing mobile apps, gaming or entertainment
- Self-starter who works independently in a remote setup and builds processes where none exist
- Excellent written and verbal English for collaborating with a distributed team and writing test plans, bug reports and documentation
- Strong product sense and a keen eye for user experience
Nice to have
- Experience as the first or only QA engineer in a startup
- Direct experience with streaming platforms or video technologies, including testing video playback (HLS)
- Experience testing in-app purchases and subscriptions (Google Play Billing, StoreKit)
- Experience with Maestro for mobile UI testing
- Experience with cloud device farms such as BrowserStack or Firebase Test Lab
Full description
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.
Why does MWDN rock?
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.
- Legal assistance: We provide guidance on legal matters, including opening and managing your independent contractor or sole proprietorship status, taxes, and related processes.
- Professional development: We offer English courses and professional growth opportunities, as well as team-building events.
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: Media and Entertainment
Client Location: Israel
Company size: 11-50 employees
Founded in: 2025
What makes this project exciting?
Our new client is something really innovative! This Israel-based startup is building a mobile-first app for micro dramas - a short, scripted series made for smartphones. Think of it as TikTok with short episodes lasting 1 to 1.5 minutes.
The project already has strong support from an investor who believes in its massive potential. As it is still in the early development stage, this job is your chance to be part of a unique entertainment product. Are you ready to work on something fresh and impactful? Check out the opportunity below!
We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join our founding core team and help us build the future of streaming. As first QA hire, you will own quality across our Android, iOS and web clients from day one - defining how we test, choosing the tools, and building the automation framework from the ground up. You will work closely with our multi-platform engineering team, which leverages Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), to make sure every release delivers a flawless, cinematic experience to our users.
What makes you a great fit
- At least 4 years of experience in QA, with 3+ years of hands-on test automation.
- Must: proven experience testing and automating native mobile apps (Android & iOS) in production at scale, using Appium and/or native frameworks (Espresso, XCUITest).