Senior QA Engineer, Automation

CTOS; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia is seeking an Automation QA Engineer responsible for designing and executing automated test scripts to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and 6-9 years of QA experience, including 4-5 years of hands-on expertise with UFT. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong problem-solving skills, promoting a detail-oriented and results-driven work ethic.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
• 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in UFT and Automation Testing.
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reusable automated test scripts using UFT.
• Analyze systems under test using strong problem-solving skills.
• Create and manage test cases based on project needs.

Skills

UFT

Automation Testing

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

SQL Server

Jira

VBScript

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SoapUI

Postman

ALM

Xray

Job description

The Automation QA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and executing automated test scripts to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, executing testing throughout the development lifecycle, and maintaining comprehensive testing documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and maintain reusable automated test scripts using UFT and associated frameworks.
• Analyze systems and applications under test with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Create and manage test cases, prioritizing testing activities based on project needs.
• Execute test cases, log defects, and assign appropriate severity and priority levels.
• Perform regression testing to ensure stability of the application after changes.
• Plan and execute testing across different stages of the development lifecycle, including defining objectives, quality criteria, strategies, and approaches for 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 stakeholders.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL

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.
• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of AI prompting and capabilities is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• 6–9 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
• 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in UFT and Automation Testing.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Descriptive Programming and VBScript.
• Familiarity with Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) and associated tools/frameworks.
• Possess a solid understanding of common software failures and defects.
• Demonstrate a curious, investigative mindset to identify potential issues.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM, Jira, and Xray.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with an investigative and curious mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to achieve project goals.
• Comfortable participating in meetings and calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Meticulous, results‑driven team player with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work extended hours during critical project delivery phases.