Senior Audit Trail Test Engineer (Remote, UK)

Are you ready to bring your elite technical talent to one of the most prestigious sporting institutions in the world? Liverpool Football Club is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Audit Trail Test Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. In this critical permanent role, which offers the flexibility of fully remote working from anywhere within the UK, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding our digital integrity. Just as our team on the pitch relies on precision, strategy, and flawless execution, our technology division requires a dedicated engineer to ensure our system tracking, data compliance, and security logs are robust, reliable, and completely airtight.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Audit Testing: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans specifically focused on audit trail functionality, data logging, and system compliance across our digital platforms.
• Traceability & Validation: Verify that every system action, user transaction, and data modification is accurately recorded, time-stamped, and easily retrievable in line with industry standards.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software bugs and logging anomalies, collaborating closely with developers and product teams to ensure swift resolution.
• Test Automation: Build and maintain automated test scripts to continuously validate the integrity of our audit logs, reducing manual testing overhead.
• Compliance Collaboration: Partner with our internal security, risk, and compliance teams to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, robust test cases.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven QA Experience: At least 3–5 years of dedicated software testing experience, with a strong focus on backend testing, data verification, and system logs.
• Database Proficiency: Advanced SQL skills to query databases, manipulate test data, and validate that audit records match physical database transactions.
• API & Integration Testing: Strong hands-on experience testing APIs and microservices using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar frameworks.
• Automation Tooling: Solid experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and scripting languages like Python or JavaScript.
• Analytical Mindset: An exceptional eye for detail with a passion for data integrity, security, and uncovering hidden system discrepancies.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working within highly regulated environments where strict audit trails are mandatory (such as fintech, healthcare, or e-commerce).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerised applications.
• Understanding of security compliance standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS.

What We Offer / Why Join

By joining Liverpool Football Club, you become an integral part of a global family united by passion and pride. We offer a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for professional growth. This permanent, fully remote UK role allows you to maintain an excellent work-life balance while contributing directly to the digital evolution of LFC. You will work alongside a supportive, ambitious team of technology professionals who are dedicated to excellence. If you are ready to make a lasting impact behind the scenes of a legendary club, we would love to hear from you.