QA & Automation Test Engineer

IT Global Consulting Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is looking for an experienced QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure the quality of their enterprise platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing automated testing procedures, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing software quality through effective coordination with the design team. This dynamic role requires strong technical skills in Java and testing tools, with an emphasis on continuous learning and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team regarding verification protocols.
• Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Proficiency in programming

Knowledge of scripting languages

Understanding of application functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Related field degree

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Sun Certified Java Programmer

ITILv3 Foundation Certificate

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 regarding verification protocols
• Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Identify problems, report, and troubleshoot issues
• Design and install 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, Knowledge, and Qualifications

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Additional Technologies and Experience (Nice to Have)

- Nginx

- IPv4 Networking

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

- Test automation

- Data technologies (relational and non-relational)

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative-driven

- Self-learning attitude

- Team player, ownership, and contribution to team capabilities

Certifications (Advantages)

• 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