Senior QA Automation Engineer

Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a QA Automation Engineer, where your passion for automation and testing will shine. In this dynamic role, you will develop and maintain automated test scripts for innovative web and mobile applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive the automation testing tech stack, all while being part of a supportive and inclusive culture. With a focus on personal growth and professional development, this is more than just a job; it’s a chance to build a fulfilling career in the financial services industry.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Generous Company Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Fresh Fruit Deliveries

£250 Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Test Vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automated testing for web and mobile applications.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to ensure quality software releases.

Skills

Automated Testing

C#

Specflow

Playwright

Frontend Automation Tools

SQL

Git

BDD Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Appium

Git

Job description

At Acorn, we have gone from strength to strength, and due to this, we are seeking an enthusiastic QA Automation Engineer to be part of our amazing IT team during this time of growth.

You will have a passion for automation showing your knowledge in testing for web and mobile applications, whilst showcasing your teamwork abilities through helping coach and mentor more junior members of the QA team on best practices and also methodologies.

As you are part of the IT team you will work closely with the QA’s, DevOps and Development to ensure the highest quality software releases.

Role:

QA Automation Engineer

Location:

Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid basis

Working hours:

Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm

What you will be doing:

1. Develop and maintain automated test scripts using .NET, Specflow, Playwright and frontend automation tools for our React web and React Native mobile applications
2. Drive the automation testing tech stack to ensure high quality software releases
3. Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and user stories
4. Execute automated test cases to identify and report defects
5. Maintain and update test scripts to reflect changes in software features
6. Develop and maintain test data sets and test environments, continuously improving the test automation framework by identifying and implementing best practices and tools
7. Participate in code reviews to ensure quality of code and test scripts
8. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for our software products, including functional, performance, and regression testing requirements
9. Coach and mentor Junior QA engineers on testing best practices, tools, and methodologies
10. Collaborate with other members of the QA team to ensure consistency in testing practices and processes across different products and projects
11. Work with other members of the DevOps, Development, QA team to ensure high quality software releases

What we are looking for:

1. Proven experience in developing and executing automated test cases for web and mobile applications using frontend automation tools
2. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
3. Strong proficiency in C# and .NET
4. Familiarity with Specflow and BDD methodologies
5. Experience with frontend automation tools such as Cypress/Playwright and Appium
6. Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
7. Experience with source control tools such as Git
8. Ability to drive the automation testing tech stack

About Acorn Insurance

We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance.

At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching in-house you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business.

We celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

1. Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
2. Additional Buy & Sell Holidays
3. Company Sick Pay Scheme
4. Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
5. Generous Company Pension Scheme
6. A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
7. A wide network of mental health first aiders.
8. Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow"
9. Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week
10. £250 Refer a friend bonus
11. Cycle to work scheme
12. Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
13. Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes

The Acorn Group is a Great Place to Work 2024/5.

A record number of Acorn employees completed the survey. The results overwhelmingly revealed that the group is welcoming, supportive and a great place to forge a career.

There is always room for improvement though. We have big plans to improve even further in 2025.

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.