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 skilled QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure the quality of our platform. This role involves testing, maintaining, and supporting the platform while coordinating with the software design team and developing automated testing procedures. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a strong commitment to leveraging the latest in QA technologies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer required.
• Proficiency in programming, automation systems, and databases essential.
• Certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner are advantageous.

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

Programming

Automation systems

Databases

Scripting (Java, VBScript)

Bug fixing

Testing protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Tools

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Nginx

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 committed to staying 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 implement 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
• Proficiency in programming, automation systems, and databases
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Java and VBScript
• Understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills and Technologies

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Additional Technologies (Nice to have):

- Nginx

- IPv4 Networking

- Programming in C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node

- Test automation expertise

- Experience with relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative and self-learning

- Team player with ownership and contribution to team capabilities

Certifications (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