Senior QA Engineer

Agensi Pekerjaan Penta Consultancy Sdn. Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance professional. The role involves developing and executing test plans, collaborating with teams to understand requirements, and ensuring quality across multiple platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science and over 5 years of manual testing experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and process improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in software quality assurance, with expertise in manual testing.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating and executing detailed test cases and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
• Execute end-to-end testing across multiple platforms.

Skills

Manual testing

Agile frameworks

SQL

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Evaluate the product according to requirements, user stories, usability and supported platforms (Web App, Progress Web App, Android App and iOS App).
• Execute end-to-end testing across multiple platforms (web, mobile, desktop).
• Validate software features, performance, usability, and compatibility.
• Review and analyse requirements and user stories.
• Conduct post-release/post-implementation testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using defect tracking tools (e.g. Jira).
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects/bugs.
• Report bugs and errors to development teams.
• Prepare root cause analysis for reported issued.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including spring planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Liaise with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Mentor and train Junior QA, sharing best practices in manual testing.
• Create detailed test reports, summarizing testing activities, results, and key metrics.
• Provide timely updates regarding testing progress and release readiness.
• Identify and implement improvements in QA processes and methodologies.
• Advocate for quality across all stages of the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5+ years in software quality assurance, with expertise in manual testing.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating and executing detailed test cases and test plans.
• Working knowledge of test management software (e.g. JIRA) and SQL.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.