TestGrid Lab Engineer

Location: Overland Park, KS – Onsite from day 1

All interviews will be in-person.

Description

Looking for a highly skilled TestGrid Lab Engineer to support and maintain a physical mobile and desktop device testing environment. This role requires hands-on expertise in mobile automation, device configuration, and lab operations across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a lab setting while supporting QA automation and testing teams

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience setting up and maintaining Appium servers

• Strong expertise in UIAutomator2 and XCUITest drivers

• Proven experience testing on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms

• In-depth knowledge of mobile device configuration, including:

o Developer mode enablement

o eSIM management

o App sideloading

o MDM-based device management

• Experience with Tosca and/or Java-based automation frameworks

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a lab environment

• Comfortable working onsite and handling physical devices daily

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting enterprise-level device labs

• Familiarity with TestGrid or similar device farm solutions

• Understanding of CI/CD integrations with mobile automation tools

• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Work Environment

• Onsite lab-based role at KS Headquarters – Building 6360 OP (03-3571B)

• Hands-on interaction with mobile and desktop devices daily

• Collaboration with QA, automation, and engineering teams

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Mobile Automation & Framework Support

• Set up, configure, and maintain Appium servers for mobile automation testing

• Provide deep technical support for UIAutomator2 (Android) and XCUITest (iOS/macOS) drivers

• Troubleshoot automation failures related to devices, drivers, and test infrastructure

• Support Tosca and/or Java-based automation frameworks, including integration with physical devices

Device & Platform Testing

• Perform hands-on testing and validation on:

o iOS

o iPadOS

o macOS

• Ensure devices are properly configured, updated, and test-ready at all times

• Assist QA teams with device-specific issues impacting test execution

Mobile Device Configuration & Management

• Configure and manage mobile devices, including:

o Enabling and managing Developer Mode

o Adding, removing, and changing eSIMs

o Sideloading applications for testing purposes

o Managing devices using MDM (Mobile Device Management) solutions

• Maintain accurate device inventory and configuration documentation

Physical Lab Operations

• Support and maintain a physical device lab environment, ensuring:

o Devices are operational, charged, and securely stored

o Proper connectivity (Wi-Fi, network access, USB hubs, etc.)

o Lab cleanliness and organization

• Coordinate device usage and availability with internal teams

• Identify and resolve hardware, OS, or connectivity issues in the lab

Troubleshooting & Support

• Independently diagnose and resolve complex device, automation, and infrastructure issues

• Provide timely support to testing and automation teams

• Escalate issues appropriately while proposing practical solutions