Senior Automation Engineer

Hastraa Consulting Services Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastraa Consulting Services Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced QA Automation Specialist in Malaysia. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining reusable automated test scripts using UFT, with VBScript and descriptive programming.

You will analyze systems, conduct regression testing, and coordinate with Product Owners and vendors to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Certification in UFT or any relevant Automation Testing tool is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
• At least 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in UFT and Automation Testing.
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of AI prompting and capabilities is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable automated test scripts using UFT and associated frameworks.
• Familiarity with Descriptive Programming and VBScript.
• Analyze systems and applications under test with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and associated tools/frameworks.
• Demonstrate a curious, investigative mindset to identify potential issues.
• Possess a solid understanding of common software failures and defects.
• Create and manage test cases, prioritizing testing activities based on project needs.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM, Jira, and Xray.
• Execute test cases, log defects, and assign appropriate severity and priority levels.
• Perform regression testing to ensure stability of the application after changes.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress to the Project Manager and Test Lead.
• Maintain familiarity with testing documentation and ensure adherence to standards.
• Plan and execute testing across different stages of the development lifecycle, including defining objectives, quality criteria, strategies, and approaches to ensure seamless integration with development activities.
• Test Web Services (XML/SOAP and RESTful APIs) using tools such as SoapUI and Postman.
• Conduct integration and system testing with SQL Server databases and coordinate user acceptance and release testing.
• Prepare and submit progress reports consistently.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and vendors to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, with support from relevant business stakeholders.

Skills

Automation testing

UFT

VBScript

SDLC

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

BDD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computers/IT/Engineering

Equivalent professional qualification

Tools

ALM

Jira

Xray

SoapUI

Postman

SQL Server

Job description

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Certification in UFT or any relevant Automation Testing tool is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
• At least 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in UFT and Automation Testing.
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of AI prompting and capabilities is an added advantage.

Functional Responsibilities

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Design, develop, and maintain reusable automated test scripts using UFT and associated frameworks.
• Familiarity with Descriptive Programming and VBScript.
• Analyze systems and applications under test with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and associated tools/frameworks.
• Demonstrate a curious, investigative mindset to identify potential issues.
• Possess a solid understanding of common software failures and defects.
• Create and manage test cases, prioritizing testing activities based on project needs.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM, Jira, and Xray.
• Execute test cases, log defects, and assign appropriate severity and priority levels.
• Perform regression testing to ensure stability of the application after changes.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress to the Project Manager and Test Lead.
• Maintain familiarity with testing documentation and ensure adherence to standards.
• Plan and execute testing across different stages of the development lifecycle, including defining objectives, quality criteria, strategies, and approaches to ensure seamless integration with development activities.
• Test Web Services (XML/SOAP and RESTful APIs) using tools such as SoapUI and Postman.
• Conduct integration and system testing with SQL Server databases and coordinate user acceptance and release testing.
• Prepare and submit progress reports consistently.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and vendors to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, with support from relevant business stakeholders.