Job Description

Tractive is the most trusted name for keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to our success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents. Want to be part of our story? Check out this role and see if you’re a good match!

Your territory

As part of our Software Quality team, you will:

• Ensure the quality of mobile products and backend services relied on by millions of pet parents worldwide
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for iOS and Android applications using Appium (Java)
• Build and scale test automation solutions integrated into CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast, reliable feedback
• Own the automation testing process across mobile platforms and supporting backend systems
• Integrate automation into device farms (Appium-based) and cloud testing providers (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Firebase Test Lab)
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and designers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria early in the development cycle
• Contribute to test architecture decisions, improving framework performance, stability, and maintainability
• Champion quality engineering best practices within agile teams (Scrum/Kanban), including risk-based testing, shift-left testing, and continuous improvement
• Mentor other QA team members, fostering a culture of automation and quality-first thinking
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level

Your profile

Key requirements:

• Proven experience as a Software Developer in Test (SDET) or QA Automation Engineer focused on mobile test automation (iOS & Android)
• Strong hands-on experience with Appium (Java) for UI and functional test automation
• Solid understanding of mobile automation frameworks, device management, and configuration handling
• Experience working with device farms and cloud-based test execution providers (Appium device farm plugin, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI for automated test execution
• Familiarity with test reporting, analytics, and debugging tools (e.g., Allure, TestNG reports)
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and agile testing practices (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience working with issue tracking systems such as Jira and test management tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestRail)
• Strong communication skills and excellent English skills

Does this sound like you?

• You’re an automation enthusiast who believes repetitive testing should never be manual twice
• You take pride in building robust test frameworks that catch issues early
• You’re passionate about delivering flawless mobile experiences and improving developer velocity through smart testing
• You enjoy collaborating with developers and product teams to engineer quality into the product, not just test for it
• You love experimenting with new tools, frameworks, and ways to make testing faster, smarter, and more reliable
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team