QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure platform quality and support. Responsibilities include developing automated testing procedures, coordinating with design teams, and reporting on software quality issues. Ideal candidates have a degree in computer science and experience in automation testing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the software design team on 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

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 on verification protocols
• Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Identify issues, report findings, and troubleshoot problems
• 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
• Knowledge of automation systems and databases
• Proficiency in 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
• Experience with 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 and self-learning
• Team player with ownership and contribution to team capabilities

Certifications (Preferred)

• 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