QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a QA & Automation Test Engineer to enhance its enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will manage testing, maintenance, and support, contributing to high-quality assurance practices using advanced automation technologies. A Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in automation testing are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or related field required.
• Experience in automation testing essential.
• Proficiency in scripting with Java and VBScript.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with development teams on verification protocols.
• Identify and troubleshoot software issues.
• Develop automated testing procedures.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

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 for 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 to discuss 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 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
• Programming in C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node
• Test automation
• Experience with relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

• Passion for technology
• Initiative
• Self-learning
• Team player with 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

Slough, Berkshire, UK

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000