Senior Test Automation Engineer (Workday Product Incubator)

Do you have experience in Workday?, * Advanced Java programming, including OOP, collections, exception handling, streams, and data structures

• Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver and test frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit), including design patterns like Page Object and Factory
• Proven experience with API automation using REST Assured or similar tools
• Comprehensive understanding of CI/CD principles and integration of automated tests into pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Experience with version control (Git) and branching strategies
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, including log and network trace analysis
• Working knowledge of Agile development and QA lifecycle tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Zephyr)
• 3-6 years of experience in test automation, including ownership of frameworks and QA delivery
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers in automation practices
• Experience with integration, API, and data-driven testing across distributed systems
• Proven track record of contributing to release processes through automation
• Strong understanding of SDLC, test strategy, and risk-based testing approaches.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience with tooling integrations (e.g., Allure, ExtentReports, Slack/Teams notifications, Jira dashboards)
• Exposure to performance and regression automation for multi-service architectures
• Ability to define and report on automation coverage, stability, and quality metrics
• Experience troubleshooting complex environment, data, or framework issues
• Establishment of coding standards and review processes within QA teams
• ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification.

Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you'll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration., At Kainos, we provide a proven track record of launching innovative and creative SaaS products designed to help Workday customers maximize their Workday investment. Our existing solutions include Workday testing, compliance, data masking, employee document management and pay transparency analyzer. This role is within our new product innovation team. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you'll work within a multi-skilled agile team, developing and executing functional automated tests to help the team deliver new products 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., 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. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply