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Kainos

Test Automation Engineer

Kainos

. Work within a multi-skilled agile team .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBelfast • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in software testing methodologies, including automation and hybrid QA roles, with a strong foundation in Java programming. Experienced in test planning, execution, and continuous improvement processes within Agile/Scrum environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Software Testing ExperienceJava Programming FundamentalsPlaywright for Functional TestingCI/CD Tools FamiliarityDefect Tracking and Test Management Tools

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Hard Skills
Software TestingJava ProgrammingPlaywrightAPI TestingTest FrameworksAgile/Scrum MethodologiesAutomated TestingCross-Browser ValidationVersion Control SystemsContinuous Integration
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationActionable ReportingCollaborationContinuous Improvement Mindset
Tools & Technologies
JenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CIPostmanREST AssuredTestNGJUnitJiraTestRailZephyr
Industry Keywords
AgileScrumFunctional TestingRegression TestingUI ValidationTest ManagementDefect TrackingTest Framework Maintenance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaJenkinsJUnit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work within a multi-skilled agile team
  • Develop and execute functional automated and manual tests
  • Help deliver working application software that meets user needs
  • Learn and apply new technologies and approaches
  • Participate in sprint planning, story refinement, and QA estimation
  • Own test planning and execution for assigned features
  • Provide clear, actionable test results and defect reports
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in testing processes
  • Maintain test frameworks, environments, and reporting tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in software testing (automation or hybrid QA roles)
  • Proficiency in Java programming fundamentals
  • Experience with Playwright for functional and regression testing
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
  • Basic understanding of version control systems such as Git
  • Exposure to API testing using Postman or REST Assured
  • Basic knowledge of test frameworks such as TestNG or JUnit
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Exposure to cross-browser and responsive UI validation
  • Familiarity with enterprise-level web platforms
  • Participation in sprint planning, story refinement, and QA estimation
  • Ownership of test planning and execution for assigned features
  • Ability to provide clear, actionable test results and defect reports
  • Contribution to continuous improvement in testing processes
  • Familiarity with maintaining test frameworks, environments, and reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • People-first culture
  • Growth, learning, development and support from talented colleagues
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment
  • Recruitment accommodations or adjustments available
  • Recruitment process tailored to candidates’ needs through private conversation