Kyle Fairns
About Kyle Fairns
Kyle Fairns is a QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in software testing and automation frameworks, currently working at GlobalStep since 2021. He has held various roles in companies such as Ecotricity, Pharmacy2U Ltd, and Sky Betting & Gaming, specializing in Behaviour Driven Development using Cucumber frameworks.
Work at GlobalStep
Kyle Fairns has been employed at GlobalStep as a QA Automation Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing automation frameworks to enhance the quality assurance processes. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to collaborate with teams and projects across various locations.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current position, Kyle Fairns held several roles in quality assurance. He worked at Ecotricity as a QA Engineer from 2019 to 2020, and at Pharmacy2U Ltd as a QA Software Automation Test Engineer from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Tester at Rockpool Digital for one month in 2017 and as a Test Engineer at Sky Betting & Gaming for five months during the same year.
Career Development in Testing
Kyle's career in testing began as an Apprentice Software Developer in Test at Oxford Information Labs Ltd from 2013 to 2016. He progressed to roles such as Junior Test Engineer and Test Engineer at Capita IT Professional Services in 2016 and 2017, respectively. His experience spans various companies and roles, contributing to his expertise in quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Fairns studied at Bartholomew School and later attended City of Oxford College, where he focused on subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and Forensics. He specializes in creating automation frameworks, particularly utilizing Behaviour Driven Development with Cucumber frameworks. His ability to write business-readable scenarios with human-readable code is a key aspect of his skill set.
Skills in Automation Frameworks
Kyle possesses strong skills in developing automation frameworks, with a particular emphasis on Behaviour Driven Development. He demonstrates a talent for quickly learning new concepts and effectively applying them to enhance automation processes. His expertise in writing clear and understandable code supports his role in quality assurance.