Lead Mobile Tester

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy is seeking a Lead Mobile Tester to drive quality engineering strategy for mobile applications in the automotive sector. With responsibility for test planning, execution, and team mentorship, the role demands 7+ years of experience including a supervisory capacity. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mobile frameworks, particularly Flutter, along with experience in API automation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Quality Engineering, including 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong experience in testing mobile apps, ideally Flutter.
• Proven experience with REST API automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive QE strategy for mobile lab.
• Lead test planning, estimation, and execution for mobile and API testing.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of QE engineers.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Testing mobile apps

Java-based APIs

REST API automation

Mobile automation frameworks

JIRA

TestRail

Jenkins

Git

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

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Lead Mobile Tester, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Norton Blake

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A good client of mine, a leading digital consultancy, is currently looking to hire a Lead Mobile Tester on a 6-month initial project for one of their key clients in the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the overall QE strategy for the mobile lab.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and third-party providers to ensure quality across all touchpoints.
• Lead test planning, estimation, and execution across Flutter mobile apps and Java APIs.
• Define, implement, and evolve automation frameworks for mobile (Flutter) and backend (API) testing.
• Ensure seamless integration and robust validation of third-party APIs and SDKs.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics, defect leakage trends, and automation coverage.
• Foster a quality-first mindset within the team and across the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of QE engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in QE tools, processes, and best practices.

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, including at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong experience testing mobile apps, ideally Flutter or cross-platform frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Java-based APIs and backend testing.
• Proven experience with REST API automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Experience with mobile automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, Flutter Driver, or CI/CD integration).
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, TestRail, Jenkins, Git, etc.
• Deep understanding of modern testing practices, including shift-left, CI/CD, mocking, and contract testing.
• Experience testing third-party integrations via APIs and SDKs.