QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure the quality of their enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will coordinate with software teams on verification, develop testing procedures, and assess quality issues. This position requires a solid background in relevant technologies and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Understanding of testing protocols and application functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team on verification protocols.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
• Assess quality issues and create test reports.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Nginx

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 on verification protocols.
2. Identify weaknesses and target areas in software applications.
3. Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
4. Identify and report problems and issues.
5. Design and install software databases.
6. Assess quality issues and create test reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and VBScript, and automation systems and databases.
• Understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills and Technologies

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Additional Technologies and Experience (Nice to Have)

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Programming in 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 mindset

Certifications (Optional but Advantageous)

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
• Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)
• ITILv3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Job Details

Location: Slough, Berkshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000