Senior QA Automation Engineer in Liverpool

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is driving for excellence with a passion for their craft. You will have an amazing opportunity to manage the day-to-day squad's quality assurance activities for a customer facing motor insurance product, making sure to drive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platforms.

You will have the chance to own the squads 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile).
• Knowledge of BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines.
• Ability 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.

Benefits:

• A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options.
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available.
• 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.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply:

All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard.

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 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.

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