QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company, IT Global Consulting Ltd., is seeking a highly motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure quality and support for their enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will work closely with the software design team, implementing automated testing procedures and troubleshooting software issues, driving quality improvements across the platform.

Qualifications

• Experience as an automation test engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team regarding verification protocols.
• Identify weaknesses in software applications and develop automated testing procedures.
• Assess 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

Automation systems

Database 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, serving as the internal focal point for an enterprise platform. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to stay updated with the latest QA & automation testing technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team regarding verification protocols
• Identify weaknesses and target areas in software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Identify, report, and troubleshoot issues
• Design and install software databases
• Assess 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
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and VBScript
• Knowledge of automation systems and database management
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Additional Technologies and Experience (Nice to have):

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Programming in C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node
• Experience with test automation and data technologies

Personal Traits

• Passion for technology
• Proactive and initiative-taking
• Self-motivated learner
• Team player with ownership mindset

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

Role and Location

Role: QA & Automation Test Engineer

Location: Slough, Berkshire, UK

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000