Lead Test Engineer & QA Automation Coach

Kainos; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is looking for a Lead Test Engineer (Consultant) in Belfast who will serve as a technical leader in software testing. The successful candidate will manage and develop a team, ensuring the quality of application software through effective testing strategies and methodologies. Candidates should have experience with automation tools and a passion for technology.

This role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates with a robust technical background, especially in Java, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in ensuring adequate testing coverage based on principles.
• Expertise in designing and maintaining test scripts for multiple layers.
• Experience managing a small team and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and development of various types of tests.
• Manage, coach, and develop a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team to solve challenging problems.

Skills

Automated testing

Manual testing

Test automation technologies (Selenium, JUnit, etc.)

Object-oriented programming (Java)

Performance management and coaching

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jenkins

TeamCity

Job description

Kainos is looking for a Lead Test Engineer (Consultant) in Belfast who will serve as a technical leader in software testing. The successful candidate will manage and develop a team, ensuring the quality of application software through effective testing strategies and methodologies. Candidates should have experience with automation tools and a passion for technology.

This role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates with a robust technical background, especially in Java, are encouraged to apply.