QA & Automation Test Engineer

IT Global Consulting Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer in Slough. The role focuses on coordinating testing efforts, developing automated testing procedures, and ensuring quality assurance across applications. Ideal candidates will have strong technical backgrounds and be passionate about technology, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer required.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with software design team to discuss verification protocols.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
• Identify quality issues and generate test reports.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

Tools

Nginx

IPv4 Networking

C

C++

Python

Go

Rust

Node.js

Job description

IT Global Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer responsible for testing, maintenance, and ongoing support for the platform. The role involves acting as the internal focal point for an enterprise platform. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, ambitious, and committed to staying at the forefront of QA & Automation testing technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team to discuss verification protocols
• Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Identify issues, report problems, and find solutions
• Design and install software databases
• Identify quality issues and generate test reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer
• Knowledge of automation systems, databases, and programming skills
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript
• Understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Additional Technologies and Experience (Nice to Have)

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, Go, Rust, Node.js
• Experience with test automation and data technologies

Personal Traits

• Passion for technology
• Initiative and self-learning
• Team-oriented with ownership of contributions

Certifications (Advantages)

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
• Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)
• ITILv3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Location and Salary

Slough - Berkshire, UK

£40,000 to £50,000