Penolong Naib Presiden, Endowmen/ Assistant Vice President, Endowment

Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Malaysia is seeking a Quality Assurance Tester to create and execute a comprehensive testing plan while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, have 3 to 5 years of experience in software testing, and be proficient in test management tools. The position requires a strong understanding of testing methodologies and excellent analytical skills, contributing to process improvement and project success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in software testing, focusing on SIT and UAT.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Certified in CAST, CMST, Advanced Level Security Tester, or TMMi Professional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute an end-to-end test plan.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for SIT and UAT.
• Document and report test results, including defects found.

Skills

Experience with jMeter or similar test management tools

Strong understanding of testing methodologies

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in test management tools such as Jira

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

jMeter

Jira

Job description

Penolong Naib Presiden, Endowmen/ Assistant Vice President, Endowment

Position: Quality Assurance Tester (Contract)

Department/ Unit: Technology

No of Vacancy: 1

Start Date: Immediately

Job Summary

Quality Assurance Tester will be responsible for creating and executing an end-to-end test plan, managing the activities within the plan to ensure that all objectives are met, and the solution works as expected. The solution will be tested in terms of functionality, performance, reliability, stability and compatibility with other legacy and/or external systems. Also responsible for documenting the test results and leading the acceptance testing for enterprise and non-enterprise projects. The QAT will assist with development and on-going support of production activities.

Job Responsibilities

Tasks include but not limited to:

Test Planning

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for both System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including scope, objectives, timelines and resources required.
• Define test strategies and methodologies for executing SIT and UAT.

Test Case and Script Creation

• Create detailed test cases and scripts for SIT and UAT based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure that test cases cover all possible scenarios, including positive, negative, boundary and edge cases.
• Review test cases with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business requirements.

Test Execution

• Execute SIT test cases/scripts to validate the integration of individual system components.
• Perform UAT test cases/scripts to validate the system from an end-user perspective.
• Document and report test results, including defects and issues found during testing.
• Work closely with developers and other stakeholders to resolve any identified issues.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and development team to set up and configure test environments for SIT and UAT.
• Ensure that test environments are stable, consistent and reflect the production environment as closely as possible.
• Monitor and manage test environment availability and performance throughout the testing process.

Test Data Management

• Identify and create necessary test data sets for SIT and UAT.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data used in testing.
• Develop strategies for managing and refreshing test data to maintain test validity.

Test Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular status reports on testing progress, including test execution metrics, defect status and any risks or issues.
• Document test processes, procedures and outcomes for future reference and audit purposes.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including business users, developers, project managers and quality assurance teams.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to clarify requirements, resolve issues and provide updates on testing activities.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, tools and technologies related to software testing.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the testing lifecycle.
• Actively contribute to the refinement of testing methodologies and standards within the organization.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Minimum of 3 – 5 years of proven experience in software testing, with a focus on System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Specialized Skills

Experience with jMeter or similar test management tools. Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools and best practices. E.g TMMi. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Solid knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. Proficiency in test management tools such as Jira, or similar tools. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Professional Certification

Certified in any of these:

• Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST), and/or
• Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST), and/or
• Advanced Level Security Tester, and/or
• Any TMMi Professional Certificate

Yayasan Peneraju is an agency under the Ministry of Economy that focuses on the strengthening of Bumiputera's capacity building. Among the objectives of Yayasan Peneraju are to increase the quality, quantity and the relevance of Bumiputera talents in line with the government's efforts to develop Malaysia towards a high-income nation through its structured academic, TVET, professional, technology and specialist certification funding programmes.