RFP/Mobile QA

Background Information and Statement of Purpose
As the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) mobile projects move forward we have an enhanced need for QA across a wide range of mobile platforms and devices. Mobile is the primary form of access to Wikipedia in many parts of the world. Be part of the Wikipedia mission to spread free knowledge across the globe!

Scope of Work

 * Provide QA testing and automation support for all Wikimedia Mobile projects including but not limited to:
 * All Mobile Web projects
 * Android, iOS, and other platform apps
 * Automated testing (for example, scripting on Perfecto Mobile)
 * Make mobile testing part of Wikimedia’s core QA practices, and support continuous integration across mobile development

You need to be an experienced software tester and familiar with QA automation practices. Experience with mobile testing is a must.

Term of Contract
The contract will commence on February 1st, 2012 at the earliest, for a duration of 6 months. Code developed through this project is expected to be licensed under the GNU GPLv2.

Payments, Incentives, and Penalties
The contractor will be paid on a monthly basis. During the period of this contract, the contractor will be authorized to work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week on this project. The contractor is not authorized to work more than 40 hours in any given week unless the additional time is approved by your point of contact, in writing, in advance. The contractor will need to cover all legally required deductions, taxes and benefits out of this amount. Approved out-of-pocket expenses may be invoiced for reimbursement.

In the event that either party become dissatisfied with the progress of the contract, and both parties have taken all reasonable steps to resolve or improve the situation without mutual satisfaction, this agreement can be terminated by either party with 10 days’ written notice. These 10 days will be used for transition planning, hand‐off of all work to date, and necessary communication to all constituents. Wikimedia’s fee obligation will be terminated at the end of the 10 days.

Requirements for Proposal Preparation
Contractor should provide a letter with resume that indicates their qualifications to fulfill the requirements of the RFP.

Points of contact for future correspondence
Tomasz Finc, Director of Mobile and Special Projects +1 (415) 839-6885 x 6616 rfp@undefinedwikimedia.org