QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a QA & Automation Test Engineer responsible for testing and supporting their enterprise platform. The role involves coordinating with development teams, developing automation testing procedures, and ensuring software quality through various testing methods. The ideal candidate should possess a background in computer science and relevant automation testing experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as an automation test engineer.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Experience with automation systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team to discuss verification protocols.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
• Report issues and prepare test reports.

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 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 to discuss verification protocols.
2. Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications.
3. Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.
4. Report issues and identify problem areas.
5. Design and install software databases.
6. 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.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Experience with automation systems and databases.
• 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 and Experience

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Experience with programming in C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node.js
• Test automation expertise
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational data technologies.

Personal Traits

• Passion for technology
• Initiative
• Self-learning ability
• Team player, ownership, and contribution to team capability

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

Details

• Role: QA & Automation Test Engineer
• Location: Slough - Berkshire, UK
• Salary: £40,000 to £50,000