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 is seeking a QA & Automation Test Engineer to ensure the quality of its enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in automation testing, coordination with software design teams, and a passion for continuous learning. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience as an automation test engineer.
• Strong programming skills and proficiency in scripting languages such as Java and VBScript.

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

Tools

Nginx

C/C++

Python

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 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
• Detect issues, report problems, and identify areas for improvement
• 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
• Strong programming skills, including automation systems and database knowledge
• 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 and Technologies

Java, Selenium, JMeter, Postman

Additional Technologies (Nice to Have)

Nginx, IPv4 Networking, C/C++/Java/Python/Go/Rust/Node, Test automation, Relational and non-relational data technologies

Personal Traits

Passion for technology, initiative, self-learning, teamwork, ownership

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

Location

Slough - Berkshire, UK

Salary

£40,000 to 50,000