Junior Automation Test Developer

Tentacle Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on AI-assisted automation

Structured training and mentorship

Exposure to CI/CD practices

Finance sector project experience

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Tentacle Tech is seeking a Junior Automation Test Developer to join our growing QA team on an exciting finance sector automation project. You will work hands-on with Playwright, collaborate with experienced developers and testers, and gain exposure to AI-assisted automation tools.

Ideal candidates have 6 months to 1 year of testing experience, a IT-related degree, and are ready to start immediately in Kuala Lumpur’s Masjid Jamek area.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in software testing, QA, or automation testing (fresh graduates with Playwright project or internship welcome).
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Exposure to REST API testing, Postman, basic SQL, and Git.
• Basic understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Malaysian citizen, willing to work onsite in the Masjid Jamek area, Kuala Lumpur, and available to start immediately or no later than 10 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright
• Convert manual test cases into automation test scripts
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Analyse test results, troubleshoot automation failures, and log and track defects
• Maintain test scripts, test data, reports, and documentation
• Support API testing, database validation, and CI/CD integration
• Use AI-assisted tools to create test scenarios, generate scripts, and improve test coverage

Skills

Playwright

Automation testing

REST API testing

Postman

SQL

Git

Agile

Scrum

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team.

The Role

Are you an aspiring automation tester eager to sharpen your skills on a real-world project? We're looking for a Junior Automation Test Developer to support an exciting automation testing initiative within the finance sector. You'll work hands-on with Playwright, collaborate with experienced developers and testers, and gain exposure to modern testing practices, including AI-assisted automation tools, all while building a strong foundation for your QA career.

What You'll Do

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright
• Convert manual test cases into automation test scripts
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Analyse test results, troubleshoot automation failures, and log and track defects
• Maintain test scripts, test data, reports, and documentation
• Support API testing, database validation, and CI/CD integration
• Use AI-assisted tools to create test scenarios, generate scripts, and improve test coverage

What We're Looking For

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in software testing, QA, or automation testing (fresh graduates with relevant Playwright project or internship experience welcome)
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• Exposure to REST API testing, Postman, basic SQL, and version control tools such as Git
• Basic understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills
• Malaysian citizen, willing to work fully onsite in the Masjid Jamek area, Kuala Lumpur, and available to start immediately or no later than 10 September 2026

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with a finance sector automation testing project
• Exposure to AI-assisted automation testing tools and modern CI/CD practices
• Structured training and mentorship to accelerate your QA career
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing consulting firm