Software QA Tester (Automated)

Powtech Solution; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PowTech is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our quality assurance team in Malaysia. You will ensure the software we build is reliable, functional, and performant, designing, building, and running automated and manual test scripts.

You will collaborate with developers, project managers, and other QA members to define test strategies, automate tests, and monitor results. The role reports to the QA lead in an agile delivery environment, with exposure to cloud platforms and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automated software testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium.
• Experience with BDD tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Docker.
• Comfortable with Git.
• Sharp problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and run automated and manual test scripts.
• Plan test strategies, environments, and data.
• Analyze results, report defects, and monitor tests.
• Coordinate with developers, project managers, and QA teams.
• Support performance testing and data management.
• Document test cases and results.

Skills

Selenium

Cucumber/SpecFlow

Performance testing

Agile methodologies

Git

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

ISTQB or equivalent QA certification

Tools

Postman

REST Assured

JMeter

LoadRunner

Docker

AWS

Azure

Job description

PowTech is an IT outsourcing provider. We lease entire project teams to clients across sectors like automatic control, energy, transport, industry, healthcare, and banking. Every team comes with a dedicated Team Leader to ensure smooth delivery.

What You'll Do

You'll be a key part of our quality assurance team. Your job is to make sure the software we build is reliable, functional, and performs well.

You'll work closely with developers, project managers, and other teams. Together, you'll design, build, and run automated and manual test scripts. This role reports to the development QA lead.

Test Planning and Strategy

• Work with stakeholders to understand project requirements and build test plans
• Define test strategy and scope. This covers test objectives, environments, test cases, and test data

Test Automation

• Build, maintain, and improve automated test scripts using Selenium
• Automate functional, regression, performance, and smoke testing for web applications
• Automate test environment deployment when needed

Test Execution

• Run automated and manual tests. Analyze results, categorize defects, and report them
• Monitor and manage test environments and configurations
• Run API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured

Test Data Management

• Build and maintain test data sets
• Keep data consistent and isolated across test environments

Documentation

• Document test cases, scripts, and results
• Maintain clear records of testing processes and procedures
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members
• Keep stakeholders updated on test progress, results, and open issues

Performance Testing

• Run performance tests and analyze how the system holds up under different loads
• Spot bottlenecks and suggest fixes

Best Practices

• Stay current on test automation trends
• Champion best practices across the team

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in automated software testing
• Strong hands‑on experience with Selenium
• Experience with BDD tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow
• Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Docker
• Comfortable with Git
• Sharp problem‑solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Great communication and collaboration skills
• Solid grounding in agile methodologies

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's or associate degree in an IT‑related field
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification is a plus

On the Job, You'll Also

• Report directly to the development QA lead
• Work within an agile team to build and test applications
• Design, build, and run manual and automated test cases to standard
• Support developers in analyzing and resolving technical issues
• Help prepare manuals, specs, and other technical documentation
• Help gather and document requirements, bugs, user stories, and estimates
• Work alongside experienced experts on international projects
• Real career growth opportunities
• Exposure to the latest IT technologies
• A supportive, collaborative working environment