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 searching for a talented QA & Automation Test Engineer to lead testing and maintenance of their enterprise platform. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in automation testing, alongside skills in Java and various programming languages. A strong candidate will demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and a passion for technology.

Qualifications

• Experience as an automation test engineer required.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Understanding of application functions and testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with software design team to discuss verification protocols.
• Develop ideas for 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

Nginx

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 of the platform, 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

1. Coordinate with the software design team to discuss verification protocols.
2. Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications.
3. Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
4. Identify, report, and troubleshoot problems.
5. Design and install software databases.
6. 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.
• 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.
• Project management skills are a plus.

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Technologies and Experience

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

Personal Traits

• Passion for technology
• Initiative and self-learning
• Team player with ownership mentality

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