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# Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Kainos
- **Location:** West Midlands, 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:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/test-automation-engineer/54862730

## 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.