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Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge 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 (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 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 A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: 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. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.

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.

Lead UX Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £70K - £85K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

Senior UX Lead Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £65K - £80K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

Senior UX Lead Designer – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Designer for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Designer Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £65K - £75K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

Senior UX Lead Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £65K - £85K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

Technical Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes. Must be someone who has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. The role will be based in Birmingham. The salary for the role will be in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability

Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 7 to 10 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. Must be someone who has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. Must be able to travel across UK, Europe and Asia occasionally. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The rate for the role will be in the range £450 - £500 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior UX Lead Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £70K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.