QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in Slough is seeking a motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure the quality of its enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in automation testing technologies, along with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing automated testing procedures and coordinating with the software design team. A competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 is offered, alongside an opportunity for further growth in the technology sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer is essential.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Java and VBScript is required.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

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

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Education

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

Tools

Automation systems

Databases

Nginx

IPv4 Networking

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

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 of software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Report issues and identify problem areas
• Design and install software databases
• Identify 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
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and VBScript
• Experience with automation systems and databases
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Project management skills are a plus

Skills and Technologies

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Additional Skills

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Programming in C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node
• Experience with test automation and data technologies

Personal Traits

• Passion for technology
• Initiative and self-learning
• Team-oriented, ownership of contributions

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 and Salary

Slough, Berkshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000