Mobile QA Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Mobile QA Engineer with extensive experience in software quality assurance for mobile applications. This role involves leading testing efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality user experiences on both iOS and Android platforms. The successful candidate will have a strong background in test automation and Agile methodologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of QA practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software QA experience focused on mobile apps.
• Solid understanding of mobile app functionality and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing efforts for mobile applications across iOS and Android devices.
• Conduct end-to-end testing including GraphQL and REST API testing.
• Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.

Skills

Communication

Quality Assurance

Test Automation

Agile Development

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

Playwright

TypeScript

Git

Jira

Asana

TestRail

Job description

Title: Mobile QA Engineer (iOS and Android)

Salary: £290 - £340 per day (outside IR35)

Start date: ASAP

Contract: 6 Months

Location: Remote (Within the UK)

Our client is looking for a Mobile QA Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance to join our fast-paced, Agile team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms. You'll work closely with Developers, Product Managers, and other QA Engineers to ensure flawless user experiences through rigorous testing and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead testing efforts for mobile applications across iOS and Android devices
• Conduct end-to-end testing including GraphQL and REST API testing
• Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript
• Leverage mobile automation frameworks like Maestro, Appium, Detox, or the most effective tool for the job
• Work within CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using tools like Jira, Asana, and TestRail
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices and processes
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and help drive sprint success

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of software QA experience, with a strong focus on mobile apps
• ISTQB certification or equivalent
• Solid understanding of mobile app functionality and user experience
• Experience testing APIs (REST and GraphQL)
• Proven track record with test automation (Playwright, TypeScript)
• Hands-on experience with Git and CI/CD workflows
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Familiarity with AWS and Agile development environments
• A passion for quality and a mindset of continuous improvement

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Docker, performance testing, or security testing
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns