Lead iOS Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Hybrid Working in London - 2-3 Days on-site per week
£90k - £120k + Benefits + Bonus

Are you a seasoned SDET with a passion for leading teams and delivering exceptional mobile applications? Our client is seeking a Lead iOS SDET to oversee testing strategies, mentor team members, and drive automation excellence for their cutting-edge native mobile applications.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a small team of SDETs, managing performance and hiring.
• Drive testing strategies with a focus on shift-left principles and automation best practices.
• Design and build advanced automation frameworks, tools, and comprehensive tests (component, UI journey, end-to-end).
• Collaborate with developers to design contract tests and improve test coverage.
• Participate in agile planning, code reviews, and test execution to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Propose and implement improvements to testing processes and shared libraries.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of test development experience, including 2+ years leading a team.
• Expertise in Swift, XCUITest, and agile testing practices.
• Strong understanding of the iOS ecosystem and cross-browser testing.
• Experience with contract testing (eg, PACT), RESTful APIs, Jenkins, or Appium is a plus.
• A proactive leader with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for quality.

Why Apply?

• Competitive bonus structure (from 4%, up to 8% after 3 years).
• Comprehensive benefits including private pension plans, health & dental coverage, life assurance, and more.
• Hybrid working policy (2-3 days on-site per week).
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus snacks and refreshments on-site.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of cutting-edge mobile applications. If you're ready to take your testing expertise to the next level, apply now!

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