Mobile App Tester in Kilmarnock

As a QA Engineer, you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of PRA’s mobile and web applications by planning and executing test strategies across the software development lifecycle. You will work within agile squads, collaborate closely with Developers, Product, and Design, and help integrate robust testing into our CI/CD pipelines to deliver high‑quality releases on time.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Automation: design, implement, and maintain automated tests for web (e.g., Selenium) and mobile (e.g., Appium, Espresso/XCUITest); contribute automated suites to CI/CD.
• API testing: validate REST endpoints (authentication, pagination, error handling) using tools such as Postman/Swagger; participate in contract testing with developers.
• Quality built into delivery: integrate tests into CI/CD, monitor failures, triage defects quickly, and improve feedback loops to keep projects on schedule.
• Non‑functional quality: contribute to accessibility (WCAG‑aligned checks), performance, and basic security/data‑handling verification in partnership with engineering.
• Collaboration & ways of working: work in an Agile/Scrum environment; contribute to estimation, planning, and definition of acceptance criteria; collaborate with cross‑function and cross‑country teams.
• Defect lifecycle & reporting: reproduce, isolate, and document defects with clear steps and evidence; track quality metrics and share insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Release readiness & UAT: support test environment readiness, test data, and user acceptance testing; help ensure releases meet agreed quality gates.

Creates and sustains a positive work environment. Participates in special-interest communities. Stays abreast of best practices, modern technologies, techniques, and technical approaches to development.

Experience / Qualifications

• 3+ years in software testing/QA with demonstrable experience across both web and mobile app products.
• Mobile testing: hands on testing on iOS and Android (simulators/emulators and real devices); familiarity with platform behaviours, permissions, app lifecycle, and release channels (TestFlight/App Store Connect, Google Play Console).
• API & data: comfortable testing REST APIs and using SQL/basic data validation when needed.
• Automation: experience scripting UI/API tests and maintaining stable suites; version control with Git.
• Agile & CI/CD: practiced in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Web Development or similar would be beneficial.
• Exposure to performance testing (e.g., Lighthouse, Web Vitals), accessibility tools, and security testing fundamentals (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent) is a plus.
• 1 to 2 years in financial/banking industry would be advantageous, ideally with experience in distressed / non-performing loans area.

Compliance Responsibilities

• All employees have a responsibility to support PRA’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and risk management including:
• Taking accountability for their own actions, decisions, and professional conduct.
• Adhering to all relevant regulatory requirements, such as those set out by the appropriate regulator.
• Following the Company’s policies, procedures, and conduct standards at all times and participating in the management of risks.
• Monitor for and promptly elevate any actual or suspected non‑compliance with policy, regulation, or breach of local legislation.
• Completing mandatory compliance and risk training in a timely manner and applying the learning in day‑to‑day activities.
• Contributing to a culture of good governance, risk awareness, and customer‑focused conduct by embracing PRA’s values and Group Code of Conduct which adheres to the highest standard of ethics.
• Co‑operating fully with internal reviews, audits, or regulatory investigations if required.
• All staff are expected to understand the compliance risks relevant to their role and seek guidance where appropriate.