Software Test Engineer (Android and Automation)

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**: Help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of PDi software products. · Design and execute functional, integration, regression, system, and end-to-end tests across web, Android, and API layers. · Build and maintain automated test suites for web, Android, and API testing that run automatically on every build and stay reliable. · Use ADB, logcat, and Android Studio to diagnose device and app issues. · Validate behavior across physical devices, OS versions, and configurations, including pairing, connectivity, and sensors. · Test REST APIs and client-server communication using Postman or equivalent. · Perform performance, load, stress, reliability, and recovery testing where appropriate. · Reproduce issues, analyze logs and system behavior, and support root-cause analysis. · Clearly document defects, test results, and quality risks. · Work closely with engineers through development, troubleshooting, and release validation. · Continuously improve test coverage, automation, and testing practices. **KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:** · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. · 3+ years of hands-on experience in software testing or test automation, such as QA, SDET. · Experience testing web and Android applications. · Experience with Android debugging tools such as ADB and logcat. · Experience with REST API testing. · Experience building and maintaining automated test suites and pipelines from scratch using frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or similar. · Programming or scripting experience in at least one language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Kotlin, or C#. · Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a genuine willingness to learn new tools, frameworks, and testing practices. · Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: o Testing physical devices or connected hardware, such as IoT devices or basic hardware/software integration o SQL and database validation o Linux environments o Cloud platforms · Must be able to meet deadlines and withstand moderate amounts of stress. **RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**: · Resolving assigned bug reports in a timely fashion. · Testing and validating across environments. · Maintaining testing standards and runbooks. · Collaborating with partners or vendors. · Other duties as assigned or required. **MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY**: N/A Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person