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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Acorn Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** Formby, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Push Technology, Mobile Application Software, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, Delivery Pipeline, Browserstack, Backend, Microsoft InTune, Playwright, Browser Testing - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5890530892 ## About the Role * Experienced user of automated test suites such as Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile) * Knowledge of BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune for mobile testing is desirable * Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines * Ability 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 ## Description * Manage the day-to-day squad quality assurance activities for a customer-facing motor insurance product * Drive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platforms * Own the squads test automation roadmap * Champion mobile automation practices * Mentor junior team members and support timely delivery of quote-to-buy journeys, mobile applications, and customer portal functionality * 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 and establish 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 * 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 * 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 such as defect leakage, automation coverage, and test execution times * Proactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad Technologies: * API * Android * Azure * Backend * BrowserStack * CI/CD * DevOps * Support * Mobile * Playwright * Web * iOS * Cloud ## Related Videos - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [AI as a Test Designer: Transforming Experience into Automated Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1984-ai-as-a-test-designer-transforming-experience-into-automated-testing) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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