Test Automation Engineer

Company: Kerv
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Must be eligible for SC clearance or have existing SC

Where the jobisbased: hybrid, home based and working with Kerv Digital office/customer site visits as required) UK HQ, Seven House, 18 High Street, Longbridge, B3Q 1 2U

Who we are:

Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv Digital, we’re not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients driving extreme value!

With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we’re a proud member of the Kerv Group – a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders.

People come first always we are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our “Great Place to Work” certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Dive into an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry’s most forward-thinking architects.

Job Description:

Kerv Digital is a leading digital transformation consultancyspecialisingin Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform–based solutions. We partner with our clients to design and deliver intelligent, scalable business systems, where quality engineering and test automation are fundamental to successful delivery.

We areseekingan experienced andhighly skilledTest Automation Engineer, with current SC Clearance or eligibility for SC and AND be a British National or hold Dual Citizenship (incl. British as one of the Dual) due to project requirements,to joinus.

Role Purpose

The Test Automation Engineeris responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated and manual tests to ensure the quality, reliability, and integrity of Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform solutions delivered by Kerv Digital. The role operates within project teams, following the test approach defined by the Test Lead or Test Manager, while contributing actively to automation capability, continuous improvement, and high‑quality delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using industry‑standard tools and frameworks
  • Build, maintain, and execute automated Smoke and Regression test suites to protect critical functionality across releases
  • Identify suitable automation candidates aligned to project goals, risks, and overall test strategy
  • Create high‑quality manual and automated test cases covering positive, negative, and edge‑case scenarios
  • Execute automated testing across UI, API, backend, and integration layers as appropriate
  • Carry out manual testing where required, including functional and accessibility testing
  • Ensure functional quality with awareness of key non‑functional aspects such as performance, reliability, and data integrity
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support early and frequent validation
  • Use AI technology to enhance automation efficiency and outputs
  • Testing of AI solutions, including Red Teaming
  • Analyse automated test results, diagnose failures, and provide clear, actionable feedback to developers
  • Troubleshoot automation issues, improving test stability, reliability, and execution performance
  • Review User Stories ahead of Sprint Planning to clarify acceptance criteria and agree test approach
  • Contribute to test planning, estimation, and automation feasibility assessments
  • Follow the test approach defined by the Test Lead or Test Manager, escalating risks or deviations when required
  • Work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to drive quality outcomes
  • Actively contribute to QA knowledge sharing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide informal guidance and support to junior QA or automation team members
  • Playwright
  • Cucumber
  • Accessibility automation using Axe or similar tools
  • GitHub Actions and GitHub repositories
  • YAML scripting for pipeline configuration
  • PowerShell scripting for deployment and test support
  • Azure Key Vault and secure configuration management

Ways of Working

  • Work effectively within Scrum and Agile delivery teams, contributing to all ceremonies
  • Collaborate with distributed teams across different geographies and time zones
  • Engage constructively with customers and stakeholders at varying technical levels
  • Work flexibly to meet tight deadlines and delivery commitments
  • Maintain strong attention to detail and a proactive, quality‑focused mindset

Required Experience

  • Minimum of 3years in manualtesting and 3 years in automatedtesting
  • Strong hands‑on experience testing manually and automated of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation frameworks
  • Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and automation strategies
  • Ability to test across UI, API, and backend layers and understand when to apply each
  • High‑quality written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced ISTQB certification
  • Experience testing integrations and complex multi‑system landscapes
  • Exposure to testing AI‑enabled solutions or automation of AI components
  • Familiarity and experience of Red Teaming of AI solutions

Required Experience:

  • happiest working under their own direction and initiative, but fully supported when needed
  • confident to have a voice in a team and represent the testing function and activities
  • 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:

  • RealFlexibility – we’re a family first organisation,andifthe work gets done,you can workwhen and whereveryou want.A healthyapproach for most of our teamsseems to be splittingle 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 – these days most of our customers are household namesand 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 stock‑ed cupboards with tasty goodies (we’re a food first company too), excellent professional development support including frequent in‑house training for tech. you cannot get trained on anywhere else and 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 ground breaking technology – we build future.

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Location

  • United Kingdom

Job Type

  • Full Time

Application Closing Date

  • 1st July 2026

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Posted: May 27th, 2026