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Senior QA Automation Engineer @ Acorn Insurance Ltd

Liverpool Road, LiverpoolOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements: Experienced user of automated test suites such as Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile)Knowledge of BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune for mobile testing is desirableDemonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelinesAbility to work within cross-functional teamsProven ability to mentor junior QA team membersSkilled in functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testingExperience in defining and tracking quality metrics Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day squad quality assurance activities for a customer-facing motor insurance productDrive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platformsOwn the squads test automation roadmapChampion mobile automation practicesMentor junior team members and support timely delivery of quote-to-buy journeys, mobile applications, and customer portal functionalityDesign, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile)Define and implement the automation framework architecture aligned with squad needs and wider QA standardsIdentify high-value automation opportunities across quote, buy, and portal journeysIntegrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testingDevelop and maintain API test automation to validate backend services and third-party integrationsLead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro and establish best practices for the wider QA teamManage mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and IntuneEnsure comprehensive test coverage for native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenariosOwn end-to-end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testingCollaborate with developers, product owners, and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understoodExecute exploratory testing and risk-based testing for new features and complex changesValidate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providersMentor and upskill junior QA team members, supporting their growth in automation and testing best practicesConduct test case and automation code reviews to ensure quality and maintainabilityDefine and track quality metrics such as defect leakage, automation coverage, and test execution timesProactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad Technologies: APIAndroidAzureBackendBrowserStackCI/CDDevOpsSupportMobilePlaywrightWebiOSCloud More:

We are Acorn Insurance, based in Liverpool City Centre with a hybrid working model requiring three days in the office. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise and have grown into a national leader employing more than 1,700 people across the UK. In 2024, we reached a milestone of £750 million in total value of insurance policies written. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a range of benefits including up to 35 days holiday with buy/sell options, 24/7 mental health support and free counselling, learning and leadership development opportunities, flexible benefits including early access to salary, hybrid working, and recognition awards and social events. All roles are subject to DBS and financial checks, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

last updated 38 week of 2026

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