We are looking for a Mobile Test Specialist to design, execute, and improve test strategies for mobile applications connected to Shearwater dive computers and related products. This is a senior individual contributor role for a test specialist who combines strong hands‑on mobile app validation skills with system‑level thinking across app workflows, Bluetooth connectivity, device integration, data integrity, performance, and release quality.
The ideal candidate can move effectively from requirements to test strategy to execution to defect triage, communicate clearly through structured test documentation and defect analysis, and use approved AI‑assisted engineering tools responsibly to improve productivity without compromising quality, reliability, or user experience.
Job Type: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Responsibilities KRA 1. Test Strategy, Planning, and Execution (35%)
Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for Shearwater mobile applications on iOS and Android
Translate product requirements, user stories, and system behaviors into clear, traceable test coverage
Validate key workflows including onboarding, dive log sync, Bluetooth pairing, firmware update flows, settings, notifications, and data presentation
Plan and execute functional, regression, exploratory, and end‑to‑end testing across releases
Ensure test coverage addresses usability, reliability, backward compatibility, and real‑world customer scenarios
KRA 2. System Integration, Debugging, and Quality Investigation (25%)
Investigate issues spanning mobile app, Bluetooth communication, device firmware, backend APIs, and data handling
Reproduce, isolate,



and document issues across app versions, OS versions, device models, and connected Shearwater products
Analyze logs, telemetry, crash reports, and diagnostic data to identify root causes and support triage
Work closely with firmware, mobile development, backend, QA, and product teams to resolve cross‑functional quality issues
Validate bug fixes thoroughly and confirm regression risk before release
KRA 3. Automation, Tooling, and AI‑Assisted Productivity (15%)
Build, maintain, or improve mobile app test automation and supporting test tools where practical
Contribute to automation for regression coverage, test data setup, log capture, and workflow efficiency
Use approved AI‑assisted tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent to improve productivity in test generation, defect analysis, log interpretation, documentation, and workflow acceleration
Critically review and validate all AI‑assisted output before use in testing or reporting
KRA 4. Documentation, Defect Quality, and Communication (15%)
Produce clear and structured test documentation, including test plans, test cases, regression suites, test summaries, defect reports, and release‑quality assessments
Write high‑quality defects with clear reproduction steps, expected vs actual results, logs, screenshots,



and severity assessment
Communicate technical issues and release risks effectively to engineering, product management, and other stakeholders
Support clear go/no‑go quality discussions with evidence‑based recommendations
KRA 5. Cross‑Functional Contribution and Quality Leadership (10%)
Act as a solid senior individual contributor within the QA / test function
Raise the bar on test coverage, defect quality, release discipline, and risk visibility
Mentor less experienced testers in structured testing, debugging discipline, and quality communication
Contribute to continuous improvement in mobile app QA workflows, tools, and team practices
Key Qualifications and Experience
5+ years
of professional experience in mobile app testing or software QA for commercial products
Strong hands‑on experience testing iOS and Android applications
Experience validating Bluetooth‑connected or hardware‑connected mobile applications
Strong understanding of functional testing, regression testing, exploratory testing, defect lifecycle, and release validation
Strong debugging and issue‑isolation skills using logs, app diagnostics, and mobile testing tools
Ability to produce clear test documentation and communicate effectively across development, firmware, backend, and product teams
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Experience with BLE connection stability, pairing flows, and reconnection scenarios
Experience testing firmware update workflows through mobile apps
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📌 Mobile Test Specialist (Richmond)
🏢 Shearwater
📍 Richmond