Product Mobile QA (12 mth FTC)

We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks. At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start‑up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts. We’re a high‑performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs – because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.

The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy.

We are looking for a Product Mobile QA Engineer in our FlexiPay team.

The role:

• Work as a core member of a cross‑functional team (Product, Design, and Development) to define “Done” and create comprehensive test plans and cases from the start.
• Perform deep‑dive manual testing on iOS and Android to uncover usability issues, UI inconsistencies, and complex functional bugs.
• Execute functional and automated tests to verify the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of all mobile functionality.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of robust, scalable, and reusable UI automated testing frameworks.
• Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers to prioritise, verify, and ensure timely resolution and retesting.
• Proactively identify potential quality bottlenecks or risks in the delivery pipeline and suggest improvements to testing best practices.
• Assist with the validation of builds for the App Store and Google Play Store to ensure smooth deployments.
• Participate in technical discussions and refinement sessions to ensure requirements are testable and clear.
• Prioritise competing demands and manage multiple concurrent tasks while adapting to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactively problem solve, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day‑to‑day.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3+ years of technical experience in a QA or Software Engineering role.
• Proven hands‑on experience testing React Native applications and understanding the nuances of cross‑platform mobile development.
• Minimum 2–3 years of mobile app automation experience using tools such as Maestro, Detox, or similar frameworks.
• Strong programming abilities and debugging skills, with a sharp eye for detail in both manual exploratory testing and automated scripts.
• Familiarity with mobile debugging tools (e.g., React Native Debugger) and crash reporting tools like Firebase.
• Ability to test and validate REST APIs and understand their interaction with the mobile front‑end.
• Experience working within a continuous delivery environment and a solid understanding of build pipelines and Agile practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to function as a strong team player and explain technical bugs to both engineers and stakeholders.

We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

Why join us:

• We back you to build an incredible career. As a flexible‑first employer, we use a “best of both” approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
• Our Circler Proposition Focuses On Five Areas:

• Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
• Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
• Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
• Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
• Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle‑to‑work schemes, plus season ticket loans.

We also have award‑winning parental leave policies. We’re here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family. Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!