At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality engineering and testing across teams, improving practices and standards.
- Company: Join Aviva, a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, flexible working, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Shape the future of quality engineering while exploring exciting technologies like AI.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in quality engineering and test automation frameworks required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location & Salary: Norwich, Bristol, York or Perth – Starting salary circa £70k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
Overview: This role is for a Quality Engineering Architect (or Senior Quality Engineer) who enjoys shaping how quality engineering and testing work across the business. You will lead how we deliver quality across our technology teams, set standards, improve testing practices, and help teams build reliable, high‑quality solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the approach to testing across teams, making it smarter, faster and more reliable.
- Design and improve automated testing frameworks, helping teams use tools such as Selenium and Playwright effectively.
- Spot gaps, risks and trends in testing quality and implement practical improvements.
- Ensure testing is built in from the start, not added at the end.
- Explore new ways to test, including AI, and support others to build their testing skills and confidence.
- Coach and support engineers to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Strong experience in quality engineering, test automation and frameworks such as Selenium or Playwright.
- Experience setting standards and improving ways of working across multiple teams.
- Ability to lead, coach and support engineers to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
- Understanding of risk, governance and quality assurance processes.
- Interest in emerging technologies such as AI for testing and automation.
Benefits:
- Bonus opportunity – 10% (actual amount depends on performance and Aviva’s scheme; e.g., 8% employee contribution + 14% Aviva).
- Generous pension scheme – Aviva matches 14% when you contribute 8%.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays; ability to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Aviva‑funded private medical benefit.
- Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through the Matching Share Plan.
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
- Flexible benefits such as sustainability options (cycle to work).
- Paid volunteering days (3 days) to help others.
Flexible Working: We consider all forms of flexible working, including part‑time and job shares. Locations, hours and working patterns can be adapted to suit the employee, the customer and the business.
Equal Opportunities: Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
Quality Engineering Architect in Norwich employer: Aviva
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive starting salary of circa £70k along with a generous benefits package including a 10% bonus opportunity, a robust pension scheme, and up to 29 days of holiday. With a strong focus on flexible working arrangements and a culture of inclusivity, Aviva empowers its employees to thrive in their roles while actively supporting their development in quality engineering and testing practices across various locations such as Norwich, Bristol, York, or Perth.
