Specialist, Testing

U Mobile; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Testing Specialist to support end-to-end testing activities. The role involves test planning, executing manual and automated tests, and coordinating UAT efforts. Candidates must have a degree in Computer Science and at least 2 years of experience in functional testing. Key skills include SQL and familiarity with programming languages such as Java or Python. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. The position fosters independent task management and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in test planning and management in telecommunications.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in functional testing and UAT.
• Familiarity with SDLC/STLC and Agile practices is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end testing activities including test preparation and execution.
• Execute manual and automation tests and document results accurately.
• Create automation script and improve automation regression coverage.

Skills

Test planning and management

Functional testing

UAT coordination

SQL

Programming languages: Java, Python

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Job description

About You – Education / Technical Knowledge

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Proficiency in Windows or Unix/Linux and SQL
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Java or Python)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ in test planning and management experience in telecommunication industry
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in functional testing and business end-to-end testing
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in coordinating and managing UAT
• Familiarity with SDLC/STLC and Agile practices is an advantage

Core Responsibilities / Competencies

• Support end-to-end testing activities including test preparation, execution, and defect reporting
• Assist in requirements review and test case preparation
• Execute manual and automation tests and document results accurately
• Support UAT coordination and test environment preparation
• As the key PIC from TQA team to communicate the updated test process and test automation progress to all stakeholders.
• Create automation script, execution & ensure coverage optimization. Improve automation regression coverage and testing efficiency. Reduce manual regression effort and improve defects detection effectiveness
• Continuous improvement & innovation. Explore and introduce new tools, techniques, and AI‑assisted testing where appropriate.

Personal Attributes

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Strong test planning and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, fostering effective collaboration across own and cross‑functional teams.
• Shows commitment to continuous professional development, proactively seeking growth opportunities while sharing knowledge and mentoring team members

Business Justification (if applicable)

• Enables knowledge transfer and supports continuity of testing operations.