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 driven QA & Automation Test Engineer to manage platform testing and maintenance. The ideal candidate will work closely with software design teams, develop automated testing processes, and troubleshoot issues. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with languages like Java and automation systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Knowledge of programming languages and automated testing.
• 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

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Tools

Java

Automated testing systems

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 updated with the latest QA & Automation testing processes and 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 problems, report issues, and find solutions
• Design and install software databases
• 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
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and VBScript, and experience with automation systems and databases
• Understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Technologies and Experience

- Nginx

- IPv4 Networking

- Software engineering with C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node

- Test automation

- Relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative

- Self-learning

- Team player with ownership and contribution to 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