QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled QA & Automation Test Engineer to enhance their enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will have a background in software engineering, a passion for technology, and a track record of developing and executing test protocols. This role involves collaboration with design teams and a commitment to quality assurance practices. The successful applicant will be well-versed in automation technologies and programming languages, contributing to continuous platform improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Knowledge of automation systems and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

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

Tools

Nginx

IPv4 Networking

C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node

Test automation

Data technologies

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 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
• Test, report issues, and identify problem areas
• 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

- Nginx

- IPv4 Networking

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

- Test automation

- Data technologies (relational and non-relational)

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative and self-learning

- Team player, ownership, and contribution to team knowledge

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 and Salary

Location: Slough - Berkshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000