QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in QA & automation testing is seeking a QA & Automation Test Engineer in Slough. This role involves testing, maintenance, and support of an enterprise platform, along with the development of automated testing procedures. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience, with knowledge in Java, Selenium, and bug fixing.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional certifications

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as an automation test engineer is essential.
• Proficiency in programming and automation systems required.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team on verification protocols.
• Identify weaknesses and target areas in software applications.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.

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

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. The role acts 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 on 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 prepare test reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Experience as an automation test engineer
• Proficiency in programming, automation systems, and databases
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Java and VBScript
• 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

- Software engineering languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, Rust, Node

- Test automation

- Data technologies: relational and non-relational databases

Personal Traits

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

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

Location and Salary

Slough, Berkshire, UK

£40,000 to £50,000