Software Developer (Automation)

NETS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NETS is seeking a Software Developer (Automation) in Kuala Lumpur to design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions for web, API, mobile, and enterprise apps.

You will convert manual tests into scalable scripts, ensure broad automation coverage, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for faster releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software/IT required.
• 3 to 5 years IT experience preferred.
• Strong automation mindset and testing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web, API, and enterprise apps.
• Convert manual test cases into scalable automation scripts.
• Ensure comprehensive automation coverage for projects and changes.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure quality.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices.
• Prepare automation metrics, execution reports, and docs.
• Recommend process improvements to boost efficiency and reliability.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and practices.

Skills

Agile

DevOps

QA Principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Watermelon

Selenium

Appium

Robot Framework

Job description

The Software Developer (Automation) is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing solutions across web, API, mobile, and enterprise applications. The role supports digital transformation initiatives by reducing manual testing effort, increasing test coverage, and accelerating software delivery through automation.

The incumbent will build scalable automation frameworks, develop automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and technologies, integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software releases while meeting business and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web, API, and enterprise applications.

Convert manual test cases into scalable and reusable automation scripts.

Ensure comprehensive automation coverage for projects, enhancements, and change requests.

Integrate automation testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.

Analyze test results, troubleshoot automation failures, and perform root cause analysis.

Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure software quality.

Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on automation best practices.

Prepare automation metrics, execution reports, and technical documentation.

Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and software reliability.

Stay current with emerging automation technologies, tools, and quality engineering practices.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the IT or financial services industry.

Skills and Knowledge

Automation Tools: Watermelon, Selenium, Appium, Robot Framework

API Testing: Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI

Version Control: Git, Bitbucket

Test Management: JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail, ALM

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, DevOps