Mobile QA Engineer

Location: Falls Church, VA Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually Description: Mobile QA Engineer (Hybrid Apps - Ionic / Capacitor / Swift / Cordova) Location: McLean, VA (Onsite, 5 days/week) Employment: Fulltime Role Overview Seeking a Mobile QA Engineer with deep experience testing hybrid mobile applications (Ionic/Cordova/Capacitor) and validating native iOS components built with Swift. This role owns the full QA lifecycle for hybrid + native features, ensuring high-quality, stable, and performant mobile releases. Core Mobile Technologies in Scope Hybrid Stack Ionic framework (Angular / React / Vue fronts) Capacitor / Cordova plugin ecosystem JavaScript ? Native bridge behavior WKWebView rendering nuances Offline/online hybrid flows iOS (Swift) - Needed for Gray/Black Box Testing View lifecycle Networking stack Push notifications & background modes Keychain & sensitive data storage Deep links / universal links Plugin Testing Validation of Capacitor/Cordova plugins such as: Camera Geolocation Push notifications Filesystem In-App Purchases Biometrics / Authentication Permission prompts, fallbacks, and error states Build & Packaging Awareness Xcode schemes & build settings Provisioning profiles & signing TestFlight distribution Podfile / Swift Package Manager dependencies Understanding how web assets are packaged in Ionic builds Automation & Tools Java / TypeScript / Python for hybrid app E2E automation Charles / Proxyman for network inspection & mocks Xcode Instruments (memory, CPU, energy, crash logs) Console.app & device syslogs Safari Web Inspector for WKWebView Roles & Responsibilities Testing Ownership Own test strategy for hybrid (Ionic/Capacitor/Cordova) and native iOS features Develop and maintain test cases, checklists, and automation suites (smoke, regression, performance) Hybrid ? Native Bridge Validation Ensure consistent plugin behavior across devices & OS versions Test permission flows, fallback paths, timeout handling, and error states Execution & Defect Triage Execute builds on simulators and real devices Provide reproducible defect steps, logs, syslogs, webview traces, videos Collaborate with front-end, native, and backend engineers for RCA Environment & CI/CD Set up QA environments, test data, mocks/stubs Integrate automated suites into CI/CD Maintain clear pass/fail quality signals Release Readiness Gate mobile releases through structured release checklists Validate TestFlight builds Test app upgrade paths Validate store-readiness (screenshots, privacy disclosures, review notes, etc.) Quality Leadership Track quality metrics (defect escape rate, flaky tests, runtime, coverage) Improve test pyramid: component ? integration ? E2E Security & Privacy Work with security teams to validate: TLS & certificate-pinning behavior PII handling Clipboard/pasteboard access App Tracking Transparency ATS configuration Documentation & Reporting Maintain test plans, edge cases, risk assessments, and known limitations Provide clear, actionable defect reports with logs, HAR files, and device context By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!