QA & Automation Test Engineer

IT Global Consulting Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Global Consulting Ltd. is looking for a passionate and motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer in Slough. The candidate will be pivotal in testing and maintaining the enterprise platform, coordinating with design teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role offers opportunities for growth and hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation technologies.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

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

Tools

Nginx

Test automation frameworks

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 ideal 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, 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, databases, and scripting
• Understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Technologies and Experience

- Nginx

- IPv4 Networking

- Programming in C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node

- Test automation frameworks

- Data technologies (relational and non-relational)

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative and self-learning

- Team player with ownership of team capability and knowledge

Certifications (Optional but Advantageous)

• 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