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 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.