Senior Software Tester: Manual & Automation

Fuku; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Fuku, a global financial services company operating in Malaysia, is seeking a senior Tester/QA in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on manual testing with an evolving automation strategy, mentoring junior testers, and shaping test coverage across complex workflows.

You will drive functional, UAT, and regression testing, while identifying test cases for automation and contributing to CI/CD integration. The position is based in central Kuala Lumpur with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work hands-on in a primarily manual environment while supporting the transition to automation.
• At least 1 year of experience with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright), including basic scripting.
• Ex-software engineers who transitioned into testing/QA roles are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the most senior Tester/QA in the team, covering manual test scope and release quality across complex workflows.
• Translate business requirements into test strategies and scenarios; perform functional, UAT, and regression testing.
• Guide junior testers and liaise with product & engineering to identify root causes for defects.
• Identify test cases suitable for automation and develop basic automated scripts using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Note: This is not a people manager role; leadership experience is not required.

Skills

Manual testing

Mentoring

Independent worker

Digital transformation

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Why You Should Apply

• Opportunity for professionals with both manual and automation testing experience to participate in a transition towards greater automation. Automation expertise is not required.
• As a senior team member, you will mentor and guide junior testers, positioning yourself for a leadership role within 1-2 years.
• Play a key role in shaping the automation strategy, experimenting with tools, and identifying test cases for future automation.
• Join a stable, global financial services company (non-bank) that has operated in Malaysia for 5 years, offering a locally regulated product suite.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the most senior Tester/QA in the team, responsible for manual test coverage, validating system behavior, identifying edge cases, and ensuring release quality across complex business workflows and system integrations.
• Translate business requirements into effective test strategies and scenarios, and perform functional, UAT, and regression testing.
• Guide junior testers and act as the liaison between testing and product & engineering teams to identify root causes for defects.
• Identify test cases suitable for automation and develop basic automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, with support for strategy and scripting.
• This is not a people manager role; you will not directly manage junior testers. Leadership experience is not required, making this an ideal "in-between step" for senior testers seeking career advancement.

What You Will Need

• Willingness to work hands-on in a primarily manual environment while supporting the transition to automation.
• Ability to work independently and drive digital transformation without relying on a large team or strict SOPs.
• Experience in fintech, tech companies, product companies, or digital transformation teams within enterprise/MNC environments. Experience in other highly regulated industries is also welcome.
• At least 1 year of experience with automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright), including basic scripting. Exposure to API testing is a bonus.
• Ex-software engineers who have transitioned into testing/QA roles are encouraged to apply.

About the Company & Team

• The Malaysian team and product suite are less than 5 years old, but part of a globally established fintech and financial services company operating in 15 countries.
• Regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia, ensuring a highly regulated and financially secure environment.
• Products are built in-house, enabling long-term initiatives with internal technical capabilities.
• Provides end-to-end solutions across front, middle, and back office functions, serving both retail and institutional customers under its own brand and a white-label B2B product.
• Offers a hybrid work arrangement, based in central Kuala Lumpur.

Note

• Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support are not available.
• Only candidates with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.