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Senior QA Automation Engineer
Acorn Group
- Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
- Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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You will have the chance to own the squad’s test automation roadmap, champion mobile automation practices and mentor junior team members ensuring high quality, timely delivery of quote‑to‑buy journeys, mobile applications and customer portal functionality.
Role:
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Location:
Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Working Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
What you will be doing:
Design, 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 standards
Identify high‑value automation opportunities across quote, buy, and portal journeys
Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
Develop and maintain API test automation to validate backend services and third‑party integrations
Mobile Testing Leadership
Lead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro, establishing best practices for the wider QA team
Manage mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune
Ensure comprehensive test coverage for native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device‑specific scenarios
Quality Assurance Delivery
Own end‑to‑end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross‑browser testing
Collaborate with developers, product owners and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understood
Execute exploratory testing and risk‑based testing for new features and complex changes
Validate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providers
Mentoring & Collaboration
Mentor and upskill junior QA team members, supporting their growth in automation and testing best practices
Conduct test case and automation code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability
Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage, test execution times) with inputs from QA lead to maintain consistency across squads
Proactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad
What we are looking for:
Experienced user of Automated test suites e.g. Playright (web) and Maestro (mobile)
Knowledge of BrowserStack, Testflight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable
Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines
Abitlity to work within cross functional teams
Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members
Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration and cross‑browser testing
Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to ensure you feel valued and supported.
Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. We have a number of great case studied from around the business which is showcased on our Linkedin & Acorn webpages.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Exciting Projects: Be part of innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in our industry and community.
Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:
We run through walls for our customers and each other
We challenge the status quo
We succeed when we help those around us succeed
We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
Benefits:
35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
☝ Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
Hybrid working options to support work‑life balance and individual needs
Recognition awards, social events & more
Our Commitment to our colleague’s:
Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
♿ Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.
Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post‑Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.
We’re Here to Support You We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.
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