Software Engineer In Test

We’re looking for a Software Engineer in Test specialising in iOS automation to help elevate the quality of our American Express Travel native mobile applications. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about modern testing practices, automation frameworks, and coaching development teams to build quality into every stage of delivery.

You’ll act as a quality champion within the iOS engineering community — partnering closely with engineers, product teams, and delivery leads to improve automated test coverage, advocate for best practices, and drive confidence in our mobile releases.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated UI test frameworks and test suites for native iOS applications using XCUITest and Swift 
• Champion mobile quality engineering practices across iOS development teams 
• Partner with iOS engineers to improve testability, automation coverage, and overall application quality 
• Coach and support engineers in writing reliable, maintainable, and effective automated tests 
• Establish and promote standards for UI automation, test architecture, and continuous testing 
• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and release teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle 
• Analyse test failures, identify root causes, and drive improvements to increase reliability and reduce flaky tests 
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements to enable faster and more reliable automated test execution 
• Advocate for shift-left testing approaches and modern quality engineering principles 
• Monitor and report on automation coverage, quality metrics, and release readiness 
• Support exploratory and risk-based testing activities where appropriate

• Experience developing automated tests for native iOS applications using XCUITest 
• Strong programming experience with Swift 
• Solid understanding of mobile application architecture and the iOS development lifecycle 
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines 
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles 
• Experience collaborating closely with software engineers in Agile delivery teams 
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Ability to coach and influence engineering teams on quality best practices

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.