Test Automation Engineer

Salary: £19,500 - 35,500 per year

Requirements:

• We require a minimum of 2 years of experience in software testing as an Automation Test Engineer or SDET.
• We require proficiency in either Java or JavaScript.
• We require hands-on experience with Selenium for test automation.
• We require strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• We require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• We require the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification.
• Desirable: Experience using JIRA Software for test case management and defect tracking.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
• Desirable: Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Desirable: Knowledge or experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Desirable: Experience with Cucumber for BDD and test automation.
• Desirable: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure DevOps.
• Desirable: Experience testing Workday applications or similar enterprise systems.
• Desirable: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into DevOps processes.

Responsibilities:

• We collaborate with Developers and Product Owners to understand testing requirements and objectives.
• We develop BDDs, test cases, and test scripts based on User Stories and Acceptance Criteria.
• We execute test cases and document test results, identifying and prioritising defects for resolution.
• We contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• We communicate effectively with project team members to ensure timely delivery of testing activities.
• We provide support and guidance to junior team members as needed.
• We design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium or Jest for functional and regression testing.
• We utilise Cucumber for behaviour-driven development (BDD) and ensure alignment between technical and business requirements.
• We work with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure DevOps to integrate and execute automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.
• We conduct testing for Workday applications, ensuring data integrity, functionality, and performance.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Cucumber
• DevOps
• ISTQB
• Support
• JIRA
• Java
• JavaScript
• Jest
• Selenium

More:

At Kainos, we are problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators driven by a shared mission to create real impact. We transform digital services for millions, deliver cutting-edge Workday solutions, and push the boundaries of technology together. We believe in a people-first culture where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and contributions make a difference. You will be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. This full-time Engineering role is for a Test Automation Engineer (SDET), with a focus on modern testing tools and cloud technologies. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our friendly talent acquisition team supports candidates through the recruitment process, including accommodations or adjustments where needed.

last updated 35 week of 2026