Lead Automation Tester

DHI is a global and independent company dedicated to working on challenges within the fields of water and environment and sustainability. Within these fields, we provide a wide range of advisory, research, and digital services, and we provide leading edge modelling tools and software, the MIKE Software technologies and products. At DHI, we are constantly looking for passionate and talented people who are eager to join our team.

Responsibilities and Challenges

We are currently seeking an experienced Automation Tester to take ownership of the test efforts for MIKE software portfolio - a suite of advanced desktop applications for water modelling and simulation. This role requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and hands-on automation expertise to ensure the software meets high-quality standards.

You will be joining our dedicated team of testers at our office in Jakarta, Indonesia to:

1. Lead and mentor the testing team, managing QA activities while promoting best practices and technical excellence.
2. Collaborate with product owners and developers to understand feature requirements, identify risks, and create detailed test cases.
3. Ensure features work as expected by conducting UI, regression, exploratory, and functional testing before automation.
4. Define and implement automation strategies, frameworks such as Ranorex or similar tools for desktop applications.
5. Ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI pipelines.
6. Drive continuous improvement in test automation, optimizing execution speed and stability.
7. Ensure clear communication of test automation progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Personal Skills

We are looking for a passionate and skilled colleague to join our team, someone who holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 7 years of experience in Software testing, with expertise in automating Desktop software.

Hands-on experience with Ranorex or similar automation tools such as TestComplete.

Solid programming/scripting skills in C# and Python.

Experience in UI and image-based testing for complex desktop applications.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and edge cases.

Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

Excellent communication skills in English - both written and spoken - ensuring clear documentation and collaboration with global teams.

Prior experience working with scientific, engineering, or water modelling software.

Knowledge of 2D/3D modeling software or engineering applications.

Knowledge of API testing.

Familiarity with WPF, WinForms, or Qt-based applications.

We offer

Sustainability may be a buzzword, but at DHI our projects and products contribute directly to saving water, energy, and resources. Our software is used around the world to help clients and customers make better decisions in all things related to water. To work at DHI means being part of a global, multi-disciplinary community that is on a mission to make the world a better place. We will offer you:

DHI provides staff health insurance covering both inpatient and outpatient care through a private insurer.

Medical reimbursement claims are available up to IDR 8,000,000 per year, with an additional IDR 2,000,000 per year for medical check-ups.

Staff are entitled to THR (Hari Raya Allowance).

Staff may receive a KPI bonus of up to one month's salary, depending on individual and company performance.

Annual leave: 25 paid days per year.

Work hours: 7.5 hours per day.

Please visit our website /www.dhigroup.com