Senior Automation QA Engineer

EWS Software Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market remuneration package

Career growth opportunities

Public holiday incentives

Vibrant team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

EWS Software Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Automation QA Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing. You will create automated scripts, define test strategies, and drive continuous improvement in automation across projects.

You will mentor junior QA engineers, review code, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines while staying current with QA tools and best practices. Mandarin fluency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience with at least 3 years in test automation.
• Strong proficiency in automation tools/frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured).
• CI/CD pipelines experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, Locust, k6) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; Mandarin fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
• Create and execute automated test scripts to validate functionality and regression coverage.
• Define test strategies with developers and product teams.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior QA engineers.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Monitor test execution and report defects with documentation.
• Improve test coverage, efficiency, and reliability across projects.
• Stay updated with QA tools, frameworks, and industry best practices.

Skills

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

TestNG

JUnit

API testing

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Postman

RestAssured

JMeter

Locust

k6

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation QA Engineer to join our team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks to ensure product quality and reliability. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA team members to establish best practices in testing and drive continuous improvement in automation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.

Create and execute automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and regression coverage.

Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and define test strategies.

Perform code reviews, mentor junior QA engineers, and ensure high-quality automation standards.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.

Monitor test execution, analyze results, and report defects with clear documentation.

Drive improvements in test coverage, efficiency, and reliability across projects.

Stay up to date with the latest QA tools, frameworks, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years in test automation.

Strong proficiency in automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).

Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, etc.).

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).

Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.

Experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, Locust, k6) is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Candidates fluent in Mandarin (read, write & speak) are highly preferred as this position involves regular dealings and exposures with Mandarin speaking clients.

Computer Software & Networking 11-50 employees

Why Join Us?

• We offer above-market competitive & attractive remuneration package as well as several annual benefits.
• Strategic work location - Easy & hassle-free access to public transportation (LRT/Bus) as well as to numerous restaurants and eateries.
• Public holiday incentives.
• Endless opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Work with young and vibrant team!
• Fast-paced environment, and we promote high-performance work culture.
• We prioritize and encourage work-life balance for our employees.
• Whether you are fresh out of college or an experienced professional, WE WANT YOU!

Check us out on our company website: www.ews-software.com

As a global Digital Solutions Organization, EWS Software only has ONE aim --- To take our clients’ businesses up a notch into the ever-evolving digital world! We strive to breathe life into ideas and visions thus transforming them into business reality！

Over the last decade, our team of highly-skilled Web Designers, Web Developers, Content Writers, Digital Consultants and Project Planners have been providing our clients with contemporary and modernized digital solutions. And now, WE WANT YOU to be part of the team!

We work with clients from around the globe, and that means YOU will have ample of opportunities to pour your knowledge & skills into our global and multinational projects, not to mention a free-ride on multi-cultural work exposure! This is your opportunity to develop a diverse and esteemed network of colleagues from around the world – Connections that will propel your career for a lifetime!

By being an asset to us, this experience will not only enrich your job profile, but it will certainly uplift you to a whole new level of career advancement and international work opportunities. With us, we can guarantee you that your skills and hard work will be Recognized, Reinforced & Rewarded!

Not convinced yet? Here’s more reasons as to why you should be part of the EWS family! -

Why Join Us?

• We offer above-market competitive & attractive remuneration package as well as several annual benefits.
• Strategic work location - Easy & hassle-free access to public transportation (LRT/Bus) as well as to numerous restaurants and eateries.
• Public holiday incentives.
• Endless opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Work with young and vibrant team!
• Fast-paced environment, and we promote high-performance work culture.
• We prioritize and encourage work-life balance