Test Automation Engineer
Salary: competitive depending upon experience + benefits
Where the job is based: hybrid, home based and working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B3Q 1 2U
Who we are:
Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we're not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value!
With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders.
People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer who is not only a skilled and competent automation tester, but also a skilled and competent manual tester to join our growing team to ensure the quality and reliability of the projects we deliver to our clients.
You will bring years of experience, understanding and practical application in all levels and types of testing.
You will be responsible for automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform solutions within our projects, as well as writing and executing manual test cases where required too. You will be involved in the maintenance and evolution of our frameworks and automation test suites, applying best practice standards to all you do. Automation could be at any application and integration layer and your skills need to be adaptable to select the most appropriate and efficient way to test.
We have seen an increase in the number of solutions and projects with an AI capability, so knowledge and exposure to the capabilities of how it can be used to benefit testing and automated testing as well as how to carry out testing of AI solutions and the ability to integrate that into an automation capability, is highly desirable
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintenance and continuous improvement of our test automation frameworks
* Develop and execute automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform solutions to identify and document defects
* Willing and able to carry out manual test case creation and execution as required
* Conduct API testing to ensure seamless integration and functionality
* Manual and automated accessibility testing
* Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and design test cases
* Report and track defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues
* Participate in test planning, estimation, and risk analysis activities
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of automated testing processes and methodologies
Required Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in both manual and automated testing at all levels
* ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced)
* Manual and automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions
* More than the ability to create an automation script, you must have understanding and practical experience of designing and creating automation frameworks to ensure they are secure, structured, highly performant and follow best practice industry standards
* Familiar with test and bug management tools and processes, ideally Azure Dev Ops (ADO)
* Hands-on experience with API testing
* Experience with test automation frameworks design, implementation and maintenance
* Familiarity with Scrum methodology and how testing and test automation activities fit in
* Ability to develop automated functional tests, which exercise the UI, API and DB layers and the ability to identify when and why to use each of them singularly or combined
* Creation of clear, meaningful Test Result Reports
* Highly delivery focused and engaging effectively with all types of team members to drive projects forwards
Technological Capabilities:
Candidates are expected to have practical experience of using all of the following;
• Playwright
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Postman / REST Client / Axios
• Cucumber
• Accessibility Automation using Axe or similar
• Azure DevOps pipeline – CI / CD
• GitHub Actions / GitHub commands
• YAML Scripting - Defining Pipelines
• PowerShell Script - Deployment Tasks
• Azure Key Vault
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
• Strong understanding and practical application of principles of test automation and automation strategies and approaches
• Proficiency in writing and executing manual test cases and test scripts
• Ability to perform API testing and validate data integrity
• Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Analytical and proactive in their approach to testing and problem solving
• Experienced at carrying out testing activities in Scrum methodology and contributing in all ceremonies (Planning, Stand Ups, demo and retros)
• Ability to drive testing processes starting from planning phase to test execution, bug fixing and support
• Knowledge of test management and bug-tracking tools
• Capable of engaging at all levels with customers
• Test planning and estimation
We’re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like;
• happiest working under their own direction and initiative, but fully supported when needed
• willing and happy to do manual and automated testing – our projects require the ability to be adaptable and work as a team to achieve the goals
• attention to detail, we want you to obsess about the little things!
• ability to work effectively with remote teams with geographical and time zone differences
• ability to work flexibly to deliver on time to tight timescales
What we can do for you:
We’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees:
Real Flexibility– we’re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office.
Awesome Environment– all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work.
Interesting Work– these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services to market.
Great Benefits– all the usual suspects and then some. Some highlights include our choose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, well stocked cupboards with tasty goodies (we’re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can’t get trained on anywhere else and private healthcare. Full disclosure; some benefits can only be provided after probation.
Recognition & Growth– Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' in both the UK and India, our commitment to excellence goes beyond our products and services. Our culture is a testament to the dedicated technologists who work tirelessly to drive our vision forward. Being a part of Kerv Digital means embracing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our teams in the UK and India thrive in an atmosphere that promotes continuous learning and growth
Don’t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews
More on equality:
At Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together