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# Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Kainos
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Automation of Tests, Browser Compatibility, Continuous Integration, Github, Junit, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Testng, Web Platforms, Postman, Git, Gitlab-ci, Playwright, Tools for Reporting, Software Version Control, Api Management, Testrail, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://kainos.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Kainos/job/Belfast/Test-Automation-Engineer_JR_18585

## About the Role

* 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 (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab 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.

 * Experience using defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr).

Desirable:

 * 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.