QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a skilled QA & Automation Test Engineer to enhance and maintain their enterprise platform. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in automation testing, programming proficiency, and a passion for technological innovations. The position offers a dynamic role collaborating with development teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Previous experience as automation test engineer essential.
• Proficient in programming, automation systems, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team to discuss verification protocols.
• Develop automated testing procedures and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare test reports identifying quality issues.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

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 issues
• Design and install software databases
• Identify quality issues and prepare 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, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Technologies and Experience

Nginx, IPv4 Networking, Software engineering (C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node), Test automation, Relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

Passion for technology, initiative, self-learning, teamwork, ownership

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