Senior Test Automation Engineer - SC Cleared

Kerv Digital; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer who possesses extensive experience in automated testing, particularly with Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Playwright, JavaScript, and Agile methodologies. The role includes designing automated test scripts, executing manual tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join us to leverage innovative technologies and enhance quality assurance processes in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Private healthcare

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automated testing and additional years in manual testing.
• Proven experience in both manual and automated testing at all levels.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Execute manual testing for Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure test coverage.

Skills

Playwright

JavaScript

Postman

Cucumber

Accessibility testing

Azure DevOps CI/CD

GitHub Actions

YAML Scripting

PowerShell Script

Azure Key Vault

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

Senior Test Automation Engineer SC Cleared

CURRENT, IN USE, TRANSFERABLE SC CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED

Salary

Competitive depending upon experience.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer who is not only a skilled and competent test automation engineer, but also a skilled manual tester, to join our growing team to ensure the quality and reliability of the projects we deliver to our clients.

You must have good experience of using Playwright and JavaScript within your experience as well as experience of Microsoft Dynamics CRM & Power Apps as the projects on which you will work will be based around these technologies.

You will bring years of experience, understanding and practical application in all levels and types of testing.

You will be responsible for manual and automated testing of Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform solutions within our projects, be capable of setting the project automation approach and delivering it.

You will be involved in the maintenance and evolution of our frameworks and automation test suites, applying best practice standards to all you do. Manual and automation testing could be at any application or 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 some knowledge and exposure to the capabilities of AI, 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 will be most advantageous.

Technological Capabilities

Candidates are expected to have practical experience of using all of the following;

• Playwright
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Postman / REST Client / Axios
• Cucumber
• Accessibility testing experience manually and using tool such as Axe
• Azure DevOps pipeline CI / CD
• GitHub Actions / GitHub commands
• YAML Scripting - Defining Pipelines
• PowerShell Script - Deployment Tasks
• Azure Key Vault

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright, JavaScript, Cucumber
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of our test automation frameworks
• Execute manual testing for Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions
• Carry out API and Accessibility testing where required, both manually and in automation
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Develop and maintain YAML scripts for defining pipelines and PowerShell scripts for deployment tasks
• Ensure accessibility compliance through automation using Axe or similar tools
• Manage secrets and configurations using Azure Key Vault
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices
• Participate in test planning, estimation, and risk analysis activities
• Report and track defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and maintenance of automated testing frameworks, processes and methodologies
• Assist in the mentoring, support and guidance of other QA team members

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in automated testing, in addition to additional years in manual testing
• ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced)
• Proven experience in both manual and automated testing at all levels of testing
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM & Power Platform
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• 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
• 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)
• Capable of engaging at all levels with colleagues and customers
• Test planning and estimation
• Ability to drive testing processes starting from planning phase to test execution, bug fixing and support
• Familiar with test and bug management tools and processes, ideally Azure Dev Ops (ADO) & JIRA
• 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
• Must have worked on Behavioural Driven Development (BDD) or Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodology
• Ability to develop automated functional tests, which exercise the UI, API and DB layers
• Highly delivery focused, proactive in their approach to work and contributions

Other Qualifications and Preferences

• Happiest working under their own direction and initiative, but fully supported when needed
• Willing and happy to do manual and automated testing, and 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 are a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees.

Real Flexibility: We are 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 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: 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 are a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in‑house training for tech, 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.

Join us at Kerv Digital, where we don’t just build groundbreaking technology—we build the future.

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.