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.
In this role you will own the squad's 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
* Lead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro, establishing best practices for the wider QA team
* Ensure comprehensive test coverage for 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
* 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)
* Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines
* Ability to work within cross‑functional teams
* Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members
* Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics
Benefits:
Up to 35 days holiday, flexible benefits, mental health support, hybrid working options, and early salary access.
Equal Opportunity:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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