Senior Test Automation Engineer - SC Cleared

Kerv; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a skilled Senior Test Engineer with experience in both test automation and manual testing. The role involves ensuring quality for Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions, maintaining test frameworks, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Strong communication, adaptability in testing approaches, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience are required. Join a company that values flexibility and provides an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in automated testing along with manual testing.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM & Power Platform.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual testing for Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Manage secrets and configurations using Azure Key Vault.

Skills

Test automation

Manual testing

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Education

ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced)

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Playwright

Cucumber

Job description

CURRENT, IN USE, TRANSFERABLE SC CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED

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 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
• Cucumber
• Accessibility testing experience manually and using tool such as Axe
• GitHub Actions / GitHub commands
• PowerShell Script - Deployment Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• 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

We’re also looking for people that fit how we work

• 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:

RealFlexibility

we’rea family first organisation,andifthe work gets done,you can workwhen and whereveryou want.A healthyapproach for most of our teamsseems to besplittingthree ways between home, customersitesand the office.

Awesome Environment

all of ouremployeeswill tell you that we foster aneasy goingenvironment,areexperts at whatwedo and care deeply about whatwework on,and the company was startedspecificallytofind a way for people totake more enjoyment fromtheir work.

Interesting Work

these days most of our customers are household namesand many of our projects havean important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly includeworking withnot-for-profitstotransform how they leverage technology, workingwithpublic bodiestoshapedigitalservicesandworking withtop tierprivateentitiesto bringgenuinely new andmeaningful productsand servicesto market.

Great Benefits

all the usual suspects and then some.Some highlights include ourchoose-your-own tech approach to end-user devices, wellstockedcupboardswithtastygoodies(we’re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in-house training for tech. you can’t gettrained on anywhere else andprivate healthcare. Fulldisclosure;somebenefits can onlybe provided afterprobation.

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 ground breaking technology - we build future.

Don’t take our word for it though, check out our impartial Glass Door reviews