Mobile Automation Architect

Olenick; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Greater London is seeking a Mobile Automation Architect to lead the strategy and design for automation frameworks for Android and iOS applications. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in automation, with 5 years focused on mobile. Responsibilities include building scalable frameworks, guiding teams, and driving AI-assisted development. Candidates should possess strong expertise in Appium, Espresso, and CI/CD practices. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automation with 5+ years in mobile automation.
• Strong expertise in Appium, Espresso, XCUITest.
• Familiarity with LLMs or GitHub Copilot to enhance automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobile automation solution design across iOS and Android.
• Build scalable frameworks using Appium and similar tools.
• Drive AI-assisted development via LLM APIs and GitHub Copilot.

Skills

Mobile automation design

Appium

Espresso

XCUITest

CI/CD best practices

AI-assisted development

Performance debugging

Job description

The Mobile Automation Architect leads the strategy, design, and implementation of automation frameworks for Android and iOS apps with integration into broader UI/API automation ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mobile automation solution design across iOS and Android.
• Build scalable frameworks using Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, or similar.
• Drive AI-assisted development via LLM APIs and GitHub Copilot.
• Establish best practices for mobile CI/CD and testability.
• Guide teams on instrumentation, debugging, logging, and performance.
• Mentor mobile QA teams and ensure framework adoption.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years in automation; 5+ in mobile automation.
• Strong in Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, etc.
• Experience using LLMs or GitHub Copilot for improving automation workflows.
• Experience with device farms, app deployment pipelines, and mobile SDLC.