QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

IT Global Consulting Ltd. is looking for a driven QA & Automation Test Engineer to enhance their platform support. The role involves collaborating with the software team to implement and manage testing protocols, delivering high-quality software through efficient automation processes. Ideal candidates should possess strong programming skills and a passion for technology, ensuring software quality through rigorous testing.

Qualifications

• Experience as an automation test engineer required.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team for verification protocols.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
• Identify, report, and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Programming

Automation Systems

Database Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Java

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 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 of software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Identify, report, and troubleshoot problems
• Design and install software databases
• Determine quality issues and generate test reports

Qualifications and 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 database management
• Knowledge of 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 and Technologies

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Additional Skills

Nginx, IPv4 Networking, software engineering languages (C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node), test automation, relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

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

Slough, Berkshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 to 50,000