QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in IT consulting is seeking an experienced QA & Automation Test Engineer to oversee testing and maintenance of their enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Java, Selenium, and automate testing, with an emphasis on teamwork and communication. Located in Slough, the role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work with cutting-edge 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 regarding verification protocols.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
• Identify issues, report problems, and troubleshoot.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

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

Tools

Automation systems

Databases

Relational and non-relational data technologies

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

1. Coordinate with the software design team regarding verification protocols.
2. Identify weaknesses and target areas within the software application.
3. Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
4. Identify issues, report problems, and troubleshoot.
5. Design and implement software databases.
6. Identify 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, with knowledge of automation systems and databases.
• 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

Nice to Have Technologies and Experience

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Experience with software engineering languages such as 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
• Self-learning ability
• Team player, ownership, and contribution to team capability

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 Compensation

Slough - Berkshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000