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Senior QA Automation Engineer
The Granite Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- APIs
- Flexible schedule
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Actemium Automation Warrington - Senior Software Controls Engineer
VINCI Energies —Warrington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Bachelor's degree
Actemium Automation Warrington - Senior Software Controls Engineer
Actemium UK —Warrington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Bachelor's degree
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Operational Technology / Project Management Professionals (OT/SCADA PLC)
Sweco —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Automation Engineer
Gamma —Manchester
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Machine learning
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior AI Automation Engineer
On the Beach —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Senior QA Engineer
Betfred —Warrington
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Operational Technology / Project Management Professionals (OT/SCADA PLC)
Sweco UK —Warrington
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Industrial Automation Manager
Avenaco Automation UK Ltd. —Liverpool
- £70,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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Systems Engineer (Mechanical & Automation)
Mirion —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- English
- Microsoft Office
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QA Automation Engineer
The Granite Group —Liverpool
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- APIs
- Flexible schedule
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Principal Electronics Design Engineer
Zenovo —Chester
- Up to £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- C++
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IT Support Engineer
GWA Group —Warrington
- Full-time
- Azure
- Windows
- Driving
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
SearchWorks —Manchester
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer networking
- SharePoint
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Senior Platform Engineer
Vix Technology & Kuba —Manchester
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Software Engineer, Dashboard Platform
Algolia —Manchester
- £82,500 - £114,800 a year
- Remote
- English
- AWS
- JavaScript
- Work from home
Senior Engineer / Reliability Engineer
Kraft Heinz Company —Wigan
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
Senior ServiceNow AI Engineer
QVC —Liverpool
- Full-time
- APIs
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Data Engineer
Betfred —Manchester
- £55,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- AWS
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Software Engineer — Runtimes and Architecture
Arm —Manchester
- £73,500 - £99,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Java
- C++
- JavaScript

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Senior QA Automation Engineer

The Granite Group -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Azure
iOS
APIs
Intune

Full job description

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is driving for excellence with a passion for their craft, who 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.

Role: Senior QA Automation Engineer
Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office)
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

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:

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
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:
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
️ Armed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme - Supporting 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

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.

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