Junior Test Automation Developer

BAE Systems; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

18 days holiday (increases after 5 yrs

Private family medical cover

Study leave

Annual health/dental screening

Annual bonus & share award

Dedicated line manager

Job summary

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in Malaysia is seeking a Test Automation Developer to design, implement and maintain automated tests across geospatial, cybersecurity and data analytics platforms. The role requires collaboration with an international team and occasional overlap with US time zones, within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering with CGPA 3.0, 2+ years in test automation, strong Python/JavaScript coding skills and fluent English

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen or have the right to work in Malaysia without company sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering or equivalent with CGPA 3.00 minimum.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a test automation or developer role is preferred.
• Knowledge of Python and JavaScript is key – coding tests will be part of the interview process.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn on the job and strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understanding new and existing functional requirements based on user stories and designing appropriate test cases
• Creating automation tests primarily using Python, Playwright, Cypress or Rest Assured (API)
• Debugging automation test failures and raising bug tickets for product issues
• Integrating test automation into CI/CD processes via Jenkins
• Collaborating with developers to retest failures and investigate root causes
• Working with an international team with possible US time-zone overlap

Skills

Python

JavaScript

CI/CD familiarity

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Docker

Linux Bash

Job description

Location(s):

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

About The Team

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to over 4,000 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

At our Malaysian Global Delivery Centre, we support our global business in the development of software products to support our customer mission covering product domains such as geospatial, cybersecurity and complex data analytics platforms.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work as a Test Automation Developer.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an in-person deep dive into the projects and experiences listed on your CV. Please ensure your CV accurately reflects your hands-on experience rather than rely on AI generated content. You will be expected to discuss the technical contributions listed in your CV in detail.

What You Will Be Doing

• Understanding new and existing functional requirements based on user stories and designing appropriate test cases
• Creating automation tests primarily using Python, Playwright, Cypress or Rest assured. (API)
• Debugging automation test failures and raising appropriate bug tickets where product failures detected
• Integrating test automation to CI/CD processes through tools such as Jenkins
• Working with developers to help retest failures and investigate root causes
• Working with an international team, where some hours overlap with the US time zone may be required

What We Are Looking For

• Candidate should be a Malaysian citizen or have right to work in Malaysia without requirement for company sponsored visas
• Should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology / engineering or equivalent withminimum CGPA 3.00
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a test automation or developer role preferred
• Knowledge of Python & Javascript is key – there will be coding tests during the interview process
• Demonstrate the ability to learn on the job, acquire new skills as required and put these to effective use.
• Demonstrate good English communication skills.

Key project technical areas:

• Programming Languages – Python, Javascript
• Build Tools – Git, Maven
• Other Technologies – Jenkins, Docker, Linux bash

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to be part of the development of new product lines presenting a high level of technical challenge. We will support you with access to online L&d platforms, senior mentors and the opportunity for external training aligned to your work.
• Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 18 days holiday a year (increases to 21 after 5 years’ service)
• We support hybrid working with a balance between remote and office-based working
• Our benefits package includes private family medical cover, maternity (4 months), paternity (2 weeks) & study leave
• We provide an annual allowance that can be used for dental, optical or health screening purposes
• You’ll be part of our annual bonus and share award scheme
• You’ll have a dedicated line Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Division overview: Functions

At BAE Systems DigitalIntelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and the business could not operate without all the dedicated work of our Functions teams. From Finance & Operations through Communications & Marketing, to HR and Site Operations and more, our Functions teamsenable our divisions to implement ground-breaking digital transformations and crucial defence software.

As part of Functions, you will be supporting and partnering with our global business from the backline, being a strategic advisor within your specialist area, and ensuring the business runs smoothly and efficiently. We all have a role to play in defending our clients; and this is yours.