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Mobile Tester

“Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a job where user satisfaction starts with your touch? That’s the impact of a Mobile Tester.”

A Mobile Tester specializes in testing mobile applications across different platforms, such as iOS and Android. They ensure the app performs as expected in various conditions, including different devices, screen sizes, and operating systems.

The tester focuses on aspects like app performance, usability, security, and compatibility, often working with mobile automation tools.

Knowledge Required
  • Mobile testing frameworks (e.g., Appium, Espresso)
  • Device and OS compatibility testing
  • User experience and responsive design principles
  • Performance and security testing on mobile
  • Mobile-specific tools and emulators
Skills Required
  • Working with various mobile platforms
  • Testing under different network conditions
  • Evaluating mobile-specific interfaces
  • Analyzing app impact on resources
  • Testing swipes, pinches, sensor inputs
Typical Responsibilities
  • Designing and executing tests for mobile apps
  • Identifying compatibility and performance issues
  • Working with emulators and real devices
  • Automating mobile tests where applicable
  • Providing feedback to developers on mobile-specific issues
Common Tools

Appium, Espresso, TestComplete, Xamarin Test Cloud, Perfecto Mobile

Connect & Facilitate

The Mobile Tester role overlaps with Usability Testers, Performance Testers, and Test Automation Engineers, focusing on cross-platform compatibility and mobile-specific optimizations.

Rate Table (National Average)

Please note that rate averages will change slightly by state, and precision of practice can also influence rates (testing for avionics, medical, or safety equipment can require compliance with particularly rigorous government standards etc)

RemunerationValue
Daily Rate (contract)$850 – $950
FTE Salary (Permanent)$115,000 – $135,000

Project Hiring Cost (average)

These percentages are derived from an annualized amount. Given the costs involved in sourcing, vetting, and correspondence for a role of this type, a recruiter would expect a minimum fixed fee of 15K, although most recruiters operate on percentages nowadays.

Project Hiring CostValue
Internal HR15-20%
Recruiters25%

Interview Questions

Here are some interview questions you will most likely encounter for this role. While we don’t provide answers, we do clarify the intent behind the questions, which makes them a great resource when researching the role in readiness for an interview.

To assess knowledge of mobile-specific issues.

To understand approach to cross-device compatibility testing.

To evaluate familiarity with mobile testing tools and techniques.

To gauge experience and impact of mobile testing.

To assess strategies for testing mobile performance.

ATS Keyphrases

These keywords are commonly used by recruiter Application Tracking Systems to determine the relevance of a CV or cover letter to a specific position description. By ensuring at least a few of these key phrases appear throughout your CV and cover letter, you increase your relevance where an ATS is being used.

Mobile Device Testing, Mobile Application Lifecycle, Mobile Test Automation, Native App Testing, Mobile Web Testing, Mobile Application Performance, Cross-Device Testing, Mobile UI Testing, Mobile Security Testing, Mobile OS Compatibility, App Store Compliance Testing, Mobile App Debugging, Mobile Test Environments, Touch Gesture Testing, Mobile Network Conditions Testing, Mobile Test Lab Management, Battery Usage Testing, Mobile Crash Analytics, Mobile Accessibility Testing, Mobile Load Testing, Mobile App Monitoring, Mobile Device Emulation, Mobile App Localization Testing, Mobile Screen Resolution Testing, Mobile Application Frameworks.