Graduate Test/QA Engineer - Birmingham - Summer/ Autumn 2024 Start

Kainos

Sep 18, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Software Engineering
Birmingham

Requirements

Essential:
Currently studying towards, or already obtained, at least a Level 6 bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
Good technical ability and can assist with test automation tasks and has a desire to develop their test automation skills further. 
Understanding of different delivery methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall, v-model)  and how testing fits within them. 
Basic understanding of functional testing types. 
Understanding of how to define and execute test scenarios. 
Understanding of identifying and reporting defects. 
Experience defining and creating test data. 
Knowledge of how to report testing progress. 
Good problem solving and analytical skills. 
We all work in teams here in Kainos – a proven ability of strong team skills, including taking direction from others, is crucial. 
Ability to carry out responsibilities in accordance with company policies,  procedures and processes. 
Ability to deliver tasks within a given timeframe. 
Desirable:
Knowledge of Test Automation open source technologies (e.g. Selenium,  Protractor). 
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 
Technical awareness and a sound understanding of software architectures. 
Experience with version control systems such as Git/SVN. 
Experience working in Continuous Integration environment and configuring tools for testing such as Jenkins and/or TeamCity. 
Experience testing within Agile delivery environments. 
Experience working closely with developers. 
Experience in a manual or automated testing role or similar, either from commercial experience or from previous studies.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Test/QA Engineer in Kainos, after taking part in our award-winning, seven-week Engineering Academy you’ll work within a multi-skilled agile team, developing and executing functional automated and manual tests to help the team deliver working application software that meets user needs. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you learn, develop and grow.
Upon completion of the 12-month Early Careers Programme, you will have gained knowledge and skills to help transform the organization and set you on the path to becoming the next generation of leaders at Kainos. Fun fact - 11 of our 17 leadership team members have graduated from our Early Careers Programme!

Kainos

Thinking Beyond Limitations

Consulting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1986

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.