Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Lead Mobile Software Development Engineer in Test

Allegion is looking for a passionate Lead Mobile Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management. You’ll work on solutions that will enable seamless access and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.

What you’ll do:

Create range of Automated Frameworks to enable remote testing to interact with electronic locking systems while running on a device farm such as BrowserStack.
Design and Build Automated tests to validate Allegion native iOS and Android mobile apps that communicate with our hardware products and databases.
Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using tools such as Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest to improve quality, efficiency, and enable faster delivery of high-quality software.
Expertise in languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python or JavaScript
Provide guidance and drive collaboration efforts with Platform and Mobile developers on Design for Test activities.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software verification employees.
Translate functional requirements and acceptance criteria into detailed verification test plan and test scripts ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
Define strategies for automated functional testing, including integration into the CI/CD pipeline.
Collaborate with Product and Development throughout the SDLC.

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent in relevant years of work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mobile software testing and test automation for both Android and iOS native apps.
Expert in conventional QA activities such as contributing to refinement, test case management and defect tracking.
Excellent technical leadership and mentoring skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 
Are passionate about testing software and are constantly striving to make software testing more consistent, efficient and reliable. 
Knowledge of integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab, Circle CI or Azure DevOps pipelines etc. 
Experience with version control systems like Git. 
Platform-Specific Skills:
- For Android:
  - Expertise in Android Studio for testing and debugging.
  - Experience with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) for interacting with Android devices.
  - Knowledge of Robolectric for unit testing.
  - Expertise with Androids built-in testing tools (e.g., Logcat, Android Profiler).
  - Experience in setting up and using Android emulators and real devices for testing.
  - Understanding of Android fragmentation and compatibility testing across different OS versions and devices.
- For iOS:
  - Expertise in using Xcode for testing and debugging.
  - Experience with Xcode Instruments for performance and memory analysis.
  - Knowledge of XCTest for unit testing.
  - Proficiency with Apples built-in testing tools (e.g., Console, Device Logs).
  - Expertise setting up and using iOS simulators and real devices for testing.
  - Understanding of iOS compatibility testing across different devices and OS versions.
May require up to 20% travel

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

Youre seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

What You’ll Get from Us:

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  

Unlimited Paid Time Off

A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 

Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses

Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses

Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury

Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Tuition Reimbursement  

Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards

Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 

Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 

Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Base Salary Range: $123,700 - $218,700. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Bonus Eligible: Yes

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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