Senior Mobile QA Tester

CompanyScrumconnect Consulting

LocationScotland, United Kingdom

Posted At3/5/2026

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Description

Job Information

Date Opened

05/03/2026

Job Type

Permanent

Work Experience

5+ years

Industry

Public Sector and Government

Salary

60k - 65k pa

City

Edinburgh

Province

City of Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom

Postal Code

EH1

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 backend services

Collaborate closely with iOS and Android developers, UX designers, and product owners to ensure quality throughout the delivery lifecycle

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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. Fastlane, Xcode Cloud, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of mobile performance testing and profiling tools
Experience with security testing for mobile applications (e.g. 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.

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