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 role involves coordinating with design teams, enhancing testing processes, and applying knowledge of automation tools. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have a strong background in automation testing technologies such as Java and Selenium.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Strong programming skills, including automation systems and database knowledge.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.

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.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

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

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 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.
• Collaborate with teams to improve testing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Strong programming skills, including automation systems and database knowledge.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Technologies and Experience

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Software engineering languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, Rust, Node.js
• Test automation tools and practices
• 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

Location

Slough, Berkshire, UK

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000