Senior QA Engineer - Mobile

<p><span style="color:#121317">Waracle are looking for a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Senior QA</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp; for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#121317">We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex&nbsp; challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">This is a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Hybrid role</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> working from our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">London</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> office 2 days a week.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Are you a quality champion who thrives on collaboration, technical excellence and automation engineering? We are looking for a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Senior</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Quality Enginee</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">r who combines strong software engineering and test automation skills with a passion for building scalable, reliable and maintainable quality solutions across mobile and API platforms.</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">In this role, you will play a key part in shaping automation frameworks, improving continuous testing capabilities and embedding quality throughout the development lifecycle. You will work closely with engineering teams across mobile, backend, DevOps and security to deliver reliable, scalable and high-quality digital products.</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">At Waracle, we believe that diverse perspectives drive the best innovations, and we’re looking for a thoughtful technical mentor to help our teams grow while ensuring we deliver seamless, high-quality experiences for our users.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Key aspects of the role include</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"><br></span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Strategy &amp; Framework Architecture:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Co-design and evolve scalable automation frameworks for mobile apps (iOS/Android) and APIs, integrating automated checks into CI/CD pipelines.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Quality &amp; NFR Integration:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Embed quality early in the delivery lifecycle, incorporating test data management, mobile security principles, accessibility, and performance checks across core user journeys.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Cross-Functional Collaboration:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Partner closely with developers, DevOps, and security teams to enhance system testability, troubleshoot root causes, and build sustainable quality processes together.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Standards &amp; Ownership:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Define and refine test automation best practices, continuous testing approaches, and tooling to ensure high-performing, reliable digital products.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Mentorship &amp; Team Growth:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Support and empower fellow QA engineers through constructive code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and supportive technical coaching.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p></li></ul><p><em><span style="color:#121317">Research shows that underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles that they believe they meet 100% of the criteria for. At Waracle, we want to buck that trend! We hire for passion, potential and mindset as much as credentials. If you think you'd be incredible in the role, then apply - even if you don't think you tick every box.</span></em></p> <br> <p><strong><span style="color:#121317">What you'll bring</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Solid Quality Engineering Experience</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">: Extensive experience in software quality engineering and test automation, with strong hands-on experience testing and automating mobile applications across iOS and Android, as well as APIs.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Automation &amp; Coding Skills:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Strong hands-on software engineering and object-oriented programming skills in Java, TypeScript and/or Python, with experience designing, developing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for mobile applications and APIs.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Mobile Automation:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Demonstrable hands-on experience automating mobile applications across Android and iOS using frameworks such as Appium, Espresso and/or XCU</span><strong><span style="color:#121317"><br><br>What to expect from our hiring process</span></strong></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">1. First Hello:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> An informal chat with your dedicated Talent Attraction Partner to talk about Waracle, what you want out of your next move, salary, benefits, and office hybrid working model.</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">2. Craft Showcase:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> A chance to demonstrate your real-world expertise. This will be a focused take-home task (capped at 2–3 hours to respect your time)&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">3. Talking Impact:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> A collaborative deep dive into how you solve problems, work with others, and raise the bar, guided by our core values and competency framework.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Your Talent Attraction Partner will be in your corner through every step right up to your </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Welcome Ritual</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> on day one</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h3><strong><span style="color:#121317">Our Benefits</span></strong></h3><p><span style="color:#121317">We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:</span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Rest &amp; Recharge:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">35 days of holiday</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> to unwind and pursue your passions.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Financial Future &amp; Security:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Plan for retirement with our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">company-matched 5% pension contribution</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">. For added peace of mind, we also offer a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for your loved ones.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Health &amp; Wellness:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Medicash Health Cash Plans</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Employee Assistance Programme</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for confidential support, and </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Group Sickness Cover</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for peace of mind.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Flexible Working:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> We champion </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">hybrid working</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, providing a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">home office setup budget</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Learning &amp; Development:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Invest in yourself with access to </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Udemy Business</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> and a dedicated </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">learning and development budget</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for continuous growth.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Lifestyle Perks:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Make the most of our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Cycle to Work Scheme</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, and enjoy exclusive </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">gym and retail discounts</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Family First:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">enhanced parental leave policies</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Community &amp; Connection:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> We foster a vibrant culture with </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">regular fun meet-ups</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> and </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">lunch on us</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, building strong team bonds and giving back.</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><em><span style="color:#121317">We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.</span></em></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>