<p>We are seeking a diligent Mobile App Tester to join our quality assurance team. The successful candidate will evaluate mobile applications for functionality, performance and user experience. This role requires strong analytical skills, a careful eye for detail and the ability to communicate defects clearly to development teams.</p>
<h2>Mobile App Tester Job Profile</h2>
<p>The Mobile App Tester will be responsible for validating mobile applications across Android and iOS platforms. They will design and execute test cases, report defects and verify fixes to maintain product quality.</p>
<p>This role works closely with product owners, developers and release managers to ensure apps meet acceptance criteria, regulatory requirements and user expectations. The tester must be proficient in both manual testing and test automation fundamentals.</p>
<h2>Mobile App Tester Job Description</h2>
<p>The Mobile App Tester conducts thorough testing of mobile applications from early development through to release and post release maintenance. They create and maintain detailed test plans, write test cases and run both functional and non functional tests. Emphasis is placed on compatibility across device models, operating system versions and various network conditions.</p>
<p>Daily responsibilities include reproducing issues, logging clear and reproducible bug reports, collaborating with developers to prioritise fixes and performing regression testing. The tester participates in sprint planning and review meetings, contributes to quality metrics and helps refine release readiness criteria.</p>
<p>In addition to manual testing, the tester supports or develops automated test suites for repetitive and regression tasks. They may integrate tests into continuous integration pipelines and use tools to simulate varied device states. A strong focus on user experience ensures that usability issues are identified and escalated appropriately.</p>
<h2>Mobile App Tester Duties and Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Design and execute manual test cases for new features and bug fixes.</li>
<li>Create and maintain test plans, test cases and test data for Android and iOS apps.</li>
<li>Perform functional, regression, performance and compatibility testing.</li>
<li>Develop and run automated tests using established frameworks and tools.</li>
<li>Report defects with clear reproduction steps, logs and screenshots or recordings.</li>
<li>Work with developers to prioritise and validate fixes and verify resolutions.</li>
<li>Test across a matrix of devices, OS versions and network scenarios.</li>
<li>Participate in sprint ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.</li>
<li>Validate third party integrations and ensure compliance with security and privacy standards.</li>
<li>Help maintain test environments and support device lab management.</li>
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<h2>Mobile App Tester Requirements and Qualifications</h2>
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<li>Proven experience as a mobile app tester or QA engineer, preferably with both Android and iOS.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, life cycle and best practice.</li>
<li>Experience with manual testing and familiarity with automated test tools such as Appium, Espresso or XCUITest.</li>
<li>Knowledge of test management and bug tracking tools like JIRA, TestRail or similar.</li>
<li>Familiarity with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or CircleCI is advantageous.</li>
<li>Ability to write clear, reproducible bug reports and communicate effectively with cross functional teams.</li>
<li>Basic scripting skills in languages such as Python or JavaScript for automation tasks.</li>
<li>Understanding of mobile network conditions, battery and memory constraints, and device fragmentation.</li>
<li>Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a user centric mindset.</li>
<li>Relevant qualifications in computer science, software engineering or equivalent practical experience.</li>
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