Automation Test Engineer - Mobile About Cigna Cigna exists to improve lives Together with our 74 000 employees worldwide that service Cigna Express Scripts and other affiliate customers we aspire to transform health services making them more affordable and accessible to millions We are going through an exciting period of expansion at the centre of our International Health division s ambitious growth strategy we are currently working towards multi-year effort to implement a consistent digital strategy for International Health The Position We are seeking a skilled Appium Automation Test Engineer with proven hands-on experience in testing mobile devices and applications using Appium The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in test automation and a deep understanding of mobile testing practices While automation skills are essential the core expertise must be in Appium Automation The candidate will play a key role in ensuring the stability and quality of our Mobile Automation using Appium while also driving automation practices across the testing lifecycle Key Responsibilities Design develop and maintain automated test scripts for mobile applications Android iOS using Appium Perform cross-platform testing leveraging tools like BrowserStack for real device and cloud-based testing Coordinate with third-party vendors for device testing and environment setup Execute Integration Testing API Testing across diverse platforms Integrate automation scripts into CI CD pipelines e g Jenkins GitLab CI to ensure seamless deployment and testing Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify automation opportunities and improve test coverage Perform functional regression integration and system testing Analyse business and technical requirements to define test strategy Product understanding and creating test automation scripts for In-sprint regression testing using UFT AccelQ Creating and executing test scripts in test management tool and reporting bugs Determine priority for test cases and create effective execution plans with maximum coverage Participate in PI Sprint planning and other Agile ceremonies Track report automation progress as per PI plan Develop skills in new automation tools to improve the automation penetration Contribute towards implementation of new ideas solutions Adheres to the organization s Quality Engineering best practices and help to drive changes to achieve more efficiency Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into pipelines Identify Support Automation and DevOps opportunities looking at efficiencies in In Sprint Automation as well as Regression as we develop our CI CD pipelines Required Skills and Experience Bachelor s degree in computer science or a related discipline and at least five or more years experience in a system quality environment or an equivalent combination of education and work experience 4 - 6 Yrs experience in Software QA Testing and knowledge in programming languages JAVA Python VB Scripting JavaScript etc Strong hands-on experience with Appium for mobile automation testing mandatory Proven expertise in mobile app automation Android iOS and cross-platform testing Solid understanding of API testing tools e g Postman RestAssured and integration testing strategies Experience in CI CD integration for automated test execution Familiarity with version control systems e g Git and agile methodologies Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Broad knowledge of the Software Delivery Lifecycle with specific expertise of Software Testing Excellent defect management and test documentation skills Proven experience with test automation frameworks and tools Knowledge of the Health Insurance Industry Proven experience of working within an Agile environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Robust problem-solving and analytical skills Comfortable working independently leading a team or as part of a team Demonstrate accuracy and possess a keen eye for detail Strong interest in personal development Desirable Skills and Experience Experience integrating tests into CI CD pipelines Familiarity with cloud device farms and tools for performance testing Familiarity with test management tool JIRA Understanding of DevOps principles in testing environments ISTQB Foundation or Intermediate Certified Knowledge of relational databases using SQL queries file handling Selenium UFT skills About The Cigna Group Cigna Healthcare a division of The Cigna Group is an advocate for better health through every stage of life We guide our customers through the health care system empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality Join us in driving growth and improving lives