QA Automation Engineer

Aarorn Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarorn Technologies in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with 3+ years’ experience to design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web and API apps. You’ll collaborate with developers and product managers to boost test coverage, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for reliable releases.

You will implement cross-browser testing, pursue process improvements, and leverage tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, and recording/playback solutions to accelerate

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on QA automation experience.
• Strong proficiency with Selenium WebDriver or Playwright/Cypress.
• Experience with record-and-playback tools (Katalon, Selenium IDE, Testim, Leapwork).
• Programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience with API testing (REST/JSON).
• Familiarity with Git and Agile/Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web and API applications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• Improve test coverage with cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
• Define test strategies and write clear, reusable test cases.
• Log and track defects in Jira and collaborate with developers.

Skills

QA automation experience

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

Cypress

Java

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

REST/JSON API testing

Git

Agile / Jira

Codeless/low-code tools

Docker

Tools

Selenium IDE

Katalon Studio

Testim

Leapwork

Postman

Rest-Assured

Docker

Job description

-Onsite Kuala Lumpur

We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web and API applications. You will work closely with developers and product managers to improve test coverage, integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, and ensure smooth, reliable releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Framework & Script Development: Design, execute, and maintain automated UI and functional test scripts using tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or modern record-and-playback solutions (e.g., Katalon, Testim, Selenium IDE).

• API Testing: Create automated test scripts to validate RESTful APIs and backend services using Postman, Rest-Assured, or similar frameworks.

• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab) for automated build verification and regression runs.

• Test Strategy & Design: Analyze business requirements, craft detailed test plans, and write clear, reusable test cases.

• Defect Management: Identify, log, and track software defects in Jira or equivalent bug-tracking tools, working closely with developers toward resolution.

• Cross-Browser & Platform Testing: Conduct automated regression, smoke, and cross-browser testing to ensure consistent performance across web browsers and devices.

• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and adopt new QA automation tools, codeless/record-playback platforms, or AI-driven testing solutions to accelerate test execution.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and test automation.

• Core Automation Tools: Proven experience with Selenium WebDriver or modern web automation tools like Playwright or Cypress.

• Record & Playback Tools: Experience with codeless or low-code automation tools (e.g., Katalon Studio, Selenium IDE, Testim, or Leapwork).

• Programming Skills: Solid proficiency in at least one object-oriented or scripting language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript).

• API Testing: Experience testing and validating APIs (REST / JSON).

• Version Control: Familiarity with Git for managing test code repositories.

• Agile/Scrum: Strong understanding of Agile methodology, sprint planning, and test management tools like Jira.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with database/SQL queries for backend data validation.

• Exposure to mobile app automation (Appium) or performance testing tools (JMeter, K6).

• Knowledge of BDD frameworks like Cucumber or Behave.
• Experience setting up containerized test environments using Docker.