QA & Automation Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in technology consulting is seeking a passionate and motivated QA & Automation Test Engineer based in Slough. The role involves coordinating with software teams, developing automated testing procedures, and analyzing quality issues. Ideal candidates will have strong programming knowledge, particularly in Java and experience with automation tools. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to contribute to quality assurance and automation engineering in a dynamic work environment.

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.
• Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications.
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures.

Skills

Communication

Automation Testing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Tools

Java

Selenium

JMeter

Postman

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

• Coordinate with the software design team to discuss verification protocols
• Identify weaknesses and target areas of software applications
• Develop ideas for automated testing procedures
• Identify, report, and troubleshoot issues
• Design and install software databases
• Analyze quality issues and create test reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Experience as an automation test engineer
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and VBScript
• Experience with automation systems and databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills and Technologies

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Preferred Qualifications

• Nginx
• IPv4 Networking
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Go, Rust, Node.js
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases

Personal Traits

• Passion for technology
• Initiative and self-learning
• Team player with ownership mentality

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

Role: QA & Automation Test Engineer

Location: Slough - Berkshire, UK

Salary: £40,000 to 50,000

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