Automation Test Lead – Insurance Tech

FWD Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD TIM, based in Kuala Lumpur, is seeking an experienced automation tester to design and implement automated testing across our insurance systems. You will help shape testing strategy, build robust frameworks using Python with Selenium and Appium, and mentor the automation team to ensure timely validation and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BU IT, project teams and QA to resolve issues and optimize test delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar is preferred.
• Above 5 years testing or automation experience, at least 2 years insurance systems working experience.
• Experience writing Python scripts, familiar with Selenium and Appium mechanism.
• Attention to details with good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of both reading and written English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, evaluate and develop plans to ensure our automation testing is aligned with the business objectives.
• Mentor and guide the overall project’s automation team with BU to follow up the pending validation test cases and status update to the team
• Lead the automation defect meeting with developer on the high-priority issues and provide support to resolve the problems
• Design suitable automation framework for each type of applications and monitor delivery quality
• Monitor and support testing progress to follow project schedule and testing cycles
• Coordinate with FWD BU users, IT or related project team members to solve key issues or prioritize change requests
• Recommend the automation solution, approach for the related project implementation.
• Provide ad-hoc support when required

Skills

Automation testing

Python scripting

Selenium

Appium

Communication skills

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Statistics

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

FWD TIM, based in Kuala Lumpur, is seeking an experienced automation tester to design and implement automated testing across our insurance systems. You will help shape testing strategy, build robust frameworks using Python with Selenium and Appium, and mentor the automation team to ensure timely validation and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BU IT, project teams and QA to resolve issues and optimize test delivery.