Test Automation Engineer

Location:

Kainos, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

As a Test Automation Engineer (Associate) in Kainos, you’ll work within a multi-skilled agile team, developing and executing functional automated and manual tests to help the team deliver working application software that meets user needs. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you learn, develop and grow.

• Proficiency in Java programming fundamentals
• Experience with Selenium Web Driver for functional and regression testing
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI)
• Basic understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Exposure to API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured
• Basic knowledge of test frameworks (e.g., TestNG or JUnit)
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• 0–2 years of experience in software testing (automation or hybrid QA roles)
• Experience using defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Test Rail, 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

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments, reach out to our talent acquisition team.

Entry level

Full-time

Quality Assurance

Information Services