Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Test Automation., Strong proficiency in Appium for mobile automation and RestAssured for API testing., Proficient in programming with Java or Python and familiar with tools like TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Git, and Jenkins., Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for mobile and API testing.

Collaborate with developers and QA team to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.

Execute tests, analyze results, and report defects with clear documentation.

Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to Agile development processes.

Job description

Who we are;

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe.

Octopus is specialized in rapidly assembling remote & onsite global tech teams that are fully aligned with the culture and practices of a particular brand. By providing tailored hubs to suit its clients needs, Octopus gives companies all the advantages of remote work and offshoring without all the negatives.

You will be working with an Egypt-based grocery delivery startup, founded in 2017, rapidly grew from a local bakery service to a full-scale platform offering thousands of daily essentials delivered in under an hour. Backed by over $33M in funding, it operates across major Egyptian cities and is expanding regionally with a strong tech-driven supply chain.

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks for mobile (Appium) and API (RestAssured) testing
Work closely with developers, product managers, and QA team members to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and automation coverage
Execute automated and manual tests, analyze test results, and report defects with clear documentation
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and contribute to shift-left testing practices
Mentor junior QA engineers and provide code reviews and best practice guidance
Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and test reliability
Maintain test data and environments to ensure consistent and repeatable testing
Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Requirements

4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Test Automation
Strong proficiency in Appium for Android and/or iOS automation
Solid experience in RestAssured for automated API testing
Proficient in programming with Java or Python
Hands-on experience with tools like TestNG/JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.
Deep understanding of mobile app architectures and RESTful API design
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation into them
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities