At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business:
As a Test Engineer in Kainos, 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.
Minimum (essential) requirements:
- Experience in manual testing (including exploratory).
- Experience working closely with developers to ensure all testing layers have adequate coverage, including unit and integration.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and confident dealing with clients/users/stakeholders/other teammates.
- ISTQB – Foundation Level.
Desirable:
- Basic understanding of test automation, or interest in developing a career in automated testing.
- Ability to identify and manage undocumented requirements through testing and able to flag issues that hinder the delivery of quality.
- Experience of mentoring and coaching members of your team.
- Experience creating and maintaining test activity artifacts including defects, scripts and reports.
- Demonstrable understanding of the project factors that drive test priorities and test approach.
- Working knowledge or experience with Workday.
- Ability to provide clear, actionable test results and defect reports.
- Contribution to continuous improvement in testing processes.
At Kainos, 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.
Skills Required
- Experience in manual testing, including exploratory testing
- Experience working closely with developers to ensure adequate coverage across unit and integration testing layers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification
- Basic understanding of test automation or interest in developing a career in automated testing
- Ability to identify and manage undocumented requirements through testing
- Experience mentoring and coaching team members
- Experience creating and maintaining test artifacts, including defects, scripts, and reports
- Understanding of project factors that drive test priorities and test approach
- Working knowledge or experience with Workday
- Ability to provide clear, actionable test results and defect reports
- Contribution to continuous improvement in testing processes
Kainos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kainos and has not been reviewed or approved by Kainos.
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Healthcare Strength — Private healthcare, access to trained counsellors/EAP, and broader wellbeing initiatives are prominently offered across regions. Company materials frame support across emotional, physical, social, career and financial wellbeing, with UK references to Bupa coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Hybrid/flexible hours, generous vacation packages, and parental leave are emphasized in careers materials. Some regions also highlight volunteering time and flexibility that support work–life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Annual share awards and employee share plans (e.g., free shares, Sharesave) are widely promoted, with cash equivalents where plans aren’t available. These programs broaden ownership participation beyond base pay.
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What We Do
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.
