QA Automation Engineer in Liverpool

We are looking for a QA Engineer with a strong commitment to quality and a passion for building reliable, scalable solutions. In this role, you’ll support the day‑to‑day quality assurance activities for a customer‑facing motor insurance product, contributing to the development and improvement of automation across both web and mobile platforms. You will help shape and maintain the squad’s test automation approach, contribute to mobile automation practices, and work closely with senior team members to deliver high‑quality, timely updates across quote‑to‑buy journeys, mobile applications, and customer portal features.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) following established framework standards.
• Write reliable, maintainable automation scripts aligned with squad needs and wider QA guidelines.
• Identify automation opportunities for quote, buy, and portal journeys in collaboration with Senior QA.
• Execute automated tests within Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and troubleshoot failures.
• Contribute to API test automation for backend services and third-party integrations.
• Execute mobile automation using Maestro, following established best practices, based on squad needs.
• Test native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenarios.
• 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.
• Participate in process improvement, Udemy trainings, test case and automation code reviews.
• Aim to become functional SME of the squad/Product group.
• Contribute to QA community practices, knowledge sharing, and documentation.
• Track and report quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage) with guidance from QA Lead/Tech Lead.
• Actively participate in sprint ceremonies, providing QA input on estimation and planning.
• Suggest process improvements within the squad.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of Automated test suites e.g. Playwright (web).
• Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics.

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. 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.

A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) 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.

Our Commitment to our colleagues:

These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

• 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.

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.

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.