QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in software solutions is seeking a qualified QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure high standards in software testing. This role involves collaborating with the design team, developing automated tests, and maintaining software quality. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in computer science and experience in automation testing, with skills in Java, Selenium, and JMeter.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Proficiency in advanced programming, automation systems, and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design team on verification protocols.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures and prepare test reports.
• Identify, report bugs, and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

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

Tools

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) for J2SE 6.0

Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)

ITILv3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Job description

IT Global Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer responsible for testing, maintenance, and ongoing support of the platform, acting as the internal focal point for an enterprise platform. The candidate should be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to stay 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 findings, and troubleshoot problems
• Design and install software databases
• Identify quality issues and prepare test reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer
• Proficiency in advanced programming, automation systems, and databases
• Knowledge of 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

Preferred Technologies and Experience

- Nginx

- IPv4 Networking

- Software engineering (C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node)

- Test automation

- Relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative

- Self-learning

- Team player with ownership and contribution to team capability

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) for J2SE 6.0
• Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)
• ITILv3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Location

Slough - Berkshire, UK

Salary

£40,000 to 50,000