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Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 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. 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. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (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 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: Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. 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. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Development Engineer, Senior Test Automation Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, QA Automation Lead, Test Automation Lead may also be considered for this role.

IT Business Analyst Requirements, Process Mapping and SDLC Slough £40,000 to £45,000 Hybrid, three days a week in Slough. This role needs an experienced Business Analyst who can run requirements work independently from day one. You should already be confident gathering and documenting requirements, mapping processes, working in JIRA and Confluence, and supporting change through Agile or Kanban delivery and the SDLC. Financial services experience is not essential, but it will be a strong advantage. If you have worked as a BA in banking, lending, consumer finance, insurance or another regulated financial environment, your background will be particularly relevant. Why This Opportunity You will join an established IT change team, working between business stakeholders and technical delivery. The role covers the full requirements lifecycle, from discovery and stakeholder interviews through to documentation, validation, testing and sign-off. A key early priority will be learning the organisation's application suite in depth and building the knowledge to become a trusted subject matter expert. Could This Be You? You may currently be an IT Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Change Business Analyst or Technology Business Analyst. The strongest fit will be someone with several years of demonstrable BA experience who is used to taking ownership without close direction. What You'll Bring Essential: Several years of hands-on Business Analyst experience. Evidence of independently leading requirements from discovery through to sign-off. Strong process mapping and requirements documentation skills. Practical experience using JIRA and Confluence. Strong working knowledge of Agile or Kanban delivery. A good understanding of the software development lifecycle. Experience translating business problems into clear requirements for technical teams. Experience supporting testing and UAT. Strong stakeholder communication skills. Excellent written and spoken English. Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Highly Desirable: Financial services experience, particularly banking, lending, consumer finance, insurance or another regulated financial environment. What You'll Be Doing Lead requirements workshops and stakeholder interviews. Turn business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories. Map and improve business processes. Maintain accurate requirements and project documentation. Support solution design and system change. Work closely with QA and business teams through UAT. Resolve requirement gaps during delivery. Build deep application knowledge and become a go-to SME. Why You'll Enjoy It Here You will be trusted to run your work independently, work closely with senior stakeholders and build genuine expertise in the systems you support. Let's Talk If your background matches the core requirements above, apply through Xist4. We are happy to have a confidential conversation before you decide whether to move forward. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and career paths.

Senior Java Developer Location: Hybrid (Newcastle or Edinburgh - 1 day per month) Salary: £75,000 per annum Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a growing technology consultancy delivering innovative digital solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer who enjoys working across a variety of projects, partnering directly with clients, and helping organisations solve complex business challenges through technology. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions while collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. To be successful in this role, you must be within a commutable distance of either Newcastle or Edinburgh , with office attendance required approximately once per month . Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain enterprise-scale Java applications. Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. Contribute to solution design and technical architecture discussions. Develop clean, maintainable and performant code. Work within Agile delivery teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Conduct code reviews and support best practice development standards. Mentor junior and mid-level developers. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers and DevOps teams. Support continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling. Stay current with emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance client solutions. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java . Experience with modern Java frameworks including: Spring Boot Spring Framework Hibernate / JPA Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices. Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices. Experience working within Agile software delivery environments. Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. Experience working in a customer-facing, consultancy, or stakeholder-driven environment. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience working within Financial Services , Banking, FinTech, Insurance or Wealth Management environments. Previous consultancy or professional services experience. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging technologies. Exposure to modern front-end frameworks and technologies. AI & Automation Experience We are particularly interested in candidates who are embracing the latest advancements in software engineering and productivity tooling, including: AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude or similar technologies. Experience using AI to improve development efficiency, code quality and delivery outcomes. Exposure to AI-powered automation solutions. Experience integrating AI services, APIs or Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications. Interest in emerging AI technologies and their practical application within software development. About You You are a passionate software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering value to clients. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and take pride in producing high-quality technical solutions. You'll be comfortable balancing hands-on development with client engagement and will enjoy the variety that comes from working across multiple projects, industries and technologies.

Scrum Master Rate: 450 - 500 Clearance Required :BPSS Duration:6 months Location: Telford 2 to 3 days onsite Job Description: This is ideally a 12-month assignment and the applicant must be able to attend Telford 2 days a week minimum. For Contractors - we would be looking at 6 months initially: Fantastic opportunity for an experienced, delivery savvy, senior Scrum Master to join a two-year project to modernise one of the clients largest and most critical services (COTAX = Corporation Tax) in Tax Admin, on the clientsAccount. The Scrum Master will work closely with: Delivery Leads, PM, Architects, Business Analysts, QA Leads, Lead Engineers and their whole scrum teams. Key Responsibilities: Facilitate Agile ceremonies across two scrum teams including: Scrums Sprint planning Backlog Refinement Reviews and Retrospectives Actively drive cross-team learning, knowledge sharing and best practice Ensure effective and consistent use of Jira and Confluence across teams, considering all stakeholder needs Work hand in hand with the Delivery Lead to understand, track and communicate progress and issues Protect teams from distractions and foster a high-performing, motivated environment Drive pace and urgency to meet delivery milestones Drive a culture that embraces change to ways of working e.g. development and interception of AI solutions Embed a culture of ownership and accountability, in relation to delivering against commitments. We are looking for : Proven experience as a Scrum Master Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects and / or programmes Extensive experience with agile tooling e.g. JIRA and Confluence including for progress reporting Experience of scrum mastering in new teams, building from the ground up, as well as in mature teams If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

About the Role We are looking for two experienced Senior Test Automation Engineers to join our team in Northampton. The successful candidates will have strong hands-on experience across functional, API and UI testing, together with proven automation expertise using Karate, Playwright and Java . You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust test solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, supporting continuous improvement of our testing approach, and providing guidance to junior members of the team. Experience within the banking and payments domain would be highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Perform hands-on functional, API and UI testing across applications and services. Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites. Build and enhance automation solutions using Karate, Playwright and Java . Analyse test failures, application behaviour and technical logs to identify and troubleshoot defects. Develop effective test scenarios and test cases based on business and technical requirements. Contribute to overall test strategy and test design , ensuring appropriate levels of functional and automated coverage. Support and mentor junior QA/test engineers, providing technical guidance and best-practice advice. Create, maintain and enhance GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and continuous integration. Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product owners and other stakeholders. Communicate testing progress, risks, issues and technical findings clearly to multiple stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, automation practices and delivery standards. Essential Skills & Experience 7-8 years of hands-on experience in functional testing, including API and UI testing. Strong hands-on experience in test automation . Experience with Karate and Playwright , preferably combined with strong Java development/programming skills. Excellent debugging and problem-solving capabilities. Hands-on experience with application and test log analysis . Strong understanding of test design, test planning and test execution . Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members. Working knowledge of GitLab CI/CD , including pipeline creation, maintenance and enhancement. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work effectively within an Agile/DevOps environment. Desirable Experience Previous experience working within the banking or financial services sector . Knowledge and experience of the payments landscape , including payment-related systems and processes. Experience working with distributed systems, APIs and modern web applications. Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Key Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Technically strong and hands-on. Analytical, methodical and highly focused on quality. Comfortable investigating complex technical issues. Able to take ownership and work independently. A strong team player who can collaborate across technical and business teams. Confident communicating with and influencing multiple stakeholders. Passionate about automation and continuous improvement. Able to coach and support less experienced members of the team. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.