QA & Automation Test Engineer

Itglobalconsulting; 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 platform's testing and support processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in automation testing, proficient in various programming languages and technologies, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Proficiency in Java and VBScript.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with software design teams on verification protocols.
• Identify software application weaknesses and target areas.
• Develop automated testing procedures.

Skills

Programming languages

Automation testing

QA methodologies

Scripting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in software engineering

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

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

• Coordinate with the software design team on verification protocols
• Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Identify, report, and troubleshoot problems
• Design and install software databases
• Identify quality issues and generate test reports

Qualifications

• 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
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Skills and Technologies

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Additional Technologies (Nice to have):

- Nginx

- IPv4 Networking

- Programming in C/C++, Java, Python, Go, Rust, Node.js

- Test automation expertise

- Experience with relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative and self-learning

- Team player with ownership mindset

Certifications (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

Location and Salary

Slough, Berkshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000