Senior Mobile QA Tester

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Mobile App QA Tester to lead quality assurance efforts across native iOS and Android applications for a UK government client. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test strategies that ensure mobile applications meet the highest standards of quality, accessibility, and security.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role operating within structured and governed environments where reliability, usability, and compliance are critical to service success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for native iOS and Android applications
• Perform functional, regression, integration, usability, and exploratory testing across mobile platforms
• Validate mobile applications against WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards using assistive technologies (VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and technical evidence
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for mobile applications where appropriate
• Test across a range of devices, OS versions, screen sizes, and network conditions
• Validate API integrations and end-to-end data flows between mobile clients and Back End services
• Collaborate closely with iOS and Android developers, UX designers, and product owners to ensure quality throughout the delivery life cycle
• Contribute to test completion reports, defect triage sessions, and go/no-go release decisions
• Support CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test execution

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in mobile application testing across both iOS and Android platforms
• Hands-on experience with mobile testing tools such as XCTest, Espresso, Appium, Detox, or equivalent
• Solid understanding of mobile-specific testing considerations including device fragmentation, OS version compatibility, and network variability
• Experience with API testing tools (eg Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI)
• Proficiency in writing clear, structured test plans, test cases, and defect reports
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and standards (WCAG 2.2, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Accessibility Inspector)
• Experience with defect management and test management tools (eg Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, Azure DevOps)
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments

Desirable

• Experience testing mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context
• Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System
• Experience with mobile test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration (eg Fastlane, Xcode Cloud, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of mobile performance testing and profiling tools
• Experience with security testing for mobile applications (eg OWASP Mobile Testing Guide)
• Experience with mobile device management (MDM) and enterprise app distribution testing

Scope & Accountability

• Responsible for hands-on mobile test design, execution, and defect management
• Owns the quality and accuracy of assigned test artefacts, results, and defect documentation
• Contributes analysis and quality recommendations but does not hold final assurance authority
• Accountable for timely delivery of agreed testing activities within sprint cycles

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.