QA & Automation Test Engineer

IT Global Consulting Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for an experienced QA & Automation Test Engineer to enhance software quality through automated testing. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in programming and automation systems, with proven experience in testing protocols and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and quality in technology.

Qualifications

• Experience as an automation test engineer required.
• Proficiency in Java and scripting languages needed.
• Knowledge of automation systems and databases essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design team on verification protocols.
• Develop and implement automated testing procedures.
• Assess quality issues and prepare test reports.

Skills

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Tools

AWS

Nginx

C/C++

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 committed to staying 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, report, and troubleshoot problems
• 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
• Knowledge of advanced programming skills, 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

- Software engineering (C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node)

- Test automation

- Data technologies (relational and non-relational)

Personal Traits

- Passion for technology

- Initiative

- Self-learning

- Team player with ownership and contribution to team capability

Certifications (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