Junior Automation Engineer

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Malaysia is looking for a Junior Automation Engineer to enhance their automation team. This role requires developing Python scripts for reporting and workflows, as well as supporting automated web and API testing. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and should be proficient in Python. The ideal applicant has 1–2 years of experience and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficient in Python, Pandas, SQL, and Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of REST API and API testing.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• 1–2 years of experience.
• Fluency in Mandarin is an additional advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining Python automation scripts.
• Support reporting automation using OpenPyXL and PySide.
• Design and execute automated test cases for web applications and APIs.
• Debug and maintain existing automation code.
• Ensure data accuracy in automated reports.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance for automated procedures.
• Document automation scripts and test cases.

Skills

Python

Pandas

SQL

Microsoft Excel

REST API understanding

Problem-solving skills

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Data Analytics/Statistics/Engineering

Tools

OpenPyXL

PySide

Selenium

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Junior Automation Engineer to join our growing automation team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coding, problem‑solving, and building automation solutions. You will assist in developing scripts to automate reporting processes and UI workflows, as well as supporting automated web and API testing. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will gain hands‑on experience in building robust automation frameworks and contribute to improving operational efficiency and software quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining Python automation scripts for reports and workflows.
• Assist in building and supporting reporting automation using OpenPyXL and PySide for Excel and UI automation.
• Assist in designing and executing automated test cases for web applications and APIs using Python and Selenium.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and maintain existing automation code.
• Ensure data accuracy in automated reports.
• Ensure web application is well tested before release to user.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance for automated procedures.
• Document automation scripts, test cases, and workflows.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Data Analytics/ Statistics/ Engineering or related field
• Proficient in Python, Pandas, SQL, Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of REST API and API testing.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• 1–2 years of experience.
• Fluency in Mandarin is an additional advantage.