Lead Test Engineer

Kainos; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Test Engineer, where you will lead a talented team in delivering high-quality software solutions. This role emphasizes your expertise in both automated and manual testing, allowing you to make a significant impact on projects that enhance digital services for millions. You will have the opportunity to mentor others, manage performance, and work in a diverse, inclusive environment that values your ideas and contributions. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and leave a legacy in a collaborative, people-first culture. Be part of a team that is transforming the industry and making a difference every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing with a focus on automation and manual testing.
• Ability to manage and coach team members for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and innovate in software testing, ensuring quality and coverage.
• Manage and develop team members while mentoring and providing direction.

Skills

Test Automation

Java

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Software Testing Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

Jenkins

Cucumber

TeamCity

Job description

When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday.

You’ll be part of a people-first culture that is growing around the world. We’re a creative, committed, and diverse group of individuals who succeed as a team.

Your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of. Join us and discover how our people write our story.

Main Purpose of the Role & Responsibilities in the Business:

As a Lead Test Engineer (Consultant) in Kainos, you’ll be a technical leader and innovator in software testing, providing strong test leadership and direction within a multi-skilled agile team. Taking responsibility for the strategy, design and development of automated, manual, and non-functional tests, you’ll help the team to deliver working application software that meets user needs and is of sufficient quality for promotion to users. It’s a fast-paced environment so it is important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you learn, develop and grow.

You’ll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You’ll also provide direction and leadership for your team as you solve challenging problems together.

As a technical leader in the team, you will also interact with customers, share knowledge and mentor those around you.

Minimum (Essential) Requirements:

• Experience of ensuring testing layers have adequate coverage in line with software testing principles and practices.
• Expertise in designing, creating and maintaining test scripts and test approaches, including manual and automated testing across all layers of an application including non-functional test coverage.
• Experience using Test Automation open-source technologies (e.g. one of the following Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, Cypress), and configuring tools for testing such as Jenkins and/or TeamCity, within a continuous integration environment.
• Practical knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g. Java).
• A high level of technical awareness and a sound understanding of software architectures.
• We are passionate about developing people – experience in managing others, setting objectives, giving feedback and leading performance reviews.
• Passionate technologist, keen to expand knowledge of latest QA tools, tech and methodologies.

Desirable:

• Operating within a Test Lead role (or similar) on a medium-large sized Agile project.
• Demonstrable experience of effective stakeholder management and commercial awareness.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together.

Embracing our differences

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.