Test Analyst

Helius Technologies Pte Ltd; Kampung Malaysia Raya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer. The role involves ensuring software reliability and performance through automated and manual testing. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in automated testing, proficiency in Selenium, and a background in IT. Responsibilities include developing test scripts, managing test environments, and collaborating with various teams. This position offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in automated software testing.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks using Selenium.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies is a must.
• Having ISTQB or similar QA certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability, functionality, and performance of software products.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts.
• Document test cases, test scripts, and test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on testing processes.

Skills

Automated testing

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in IT discipline

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

Cucumber

JMeter

Git

Job description

Software Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Engineer)

As a QA Automated Tester, you will play a pivotal role as our quality assurance team, responsible for ensuring the reliability, functionality, and performance of the software products. You will work closely with developers, project managers, and other cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and execute automated and manual test scripts. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in automated test scripts and a keen eye for detail, whose efforts will contribute to delivering high‑quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Test Planning and Strategy

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and create test plans.
• Define test strategies and scope, including test objectives, test environments, test cases, and test data.

Test Automation

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts using the Selenium framework.
• Implement test scripts for various types of testing for web applications (functional, regression, performance, smoke).
• Automate the deployment of test environments as needed.

Test Execution

• Execute automated and manual test scripts, analyze test results, and categorize and report defects.
• Monitor and manage test environments and configurations.

Test Data Management

• Create and maintain test data sets required for automated and manual testing.
• Ensure data consistency and data isolation in test environments.
• Identify, report, and track defects using issue‑tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr).
• Work closely with the development team to prioritize and resolve defects.

Documentation

• Document test cases, test scripts, and test results.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of testing processes and procedures.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including developers, product managers, and quality assurance teams.
• Communicate test progress, results, and issues to relevant stakeholders.

Performance Testing

• Conduct performance testing and analyze system performance under different conditions.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and suggest improvements.

Test Automation Best Practices

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in test automation.
• Implement and advocate for best practices within the testing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in IT discipline.
• Proven experience (minimum 1+ years) in automated software testing.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks using Selenium.
• Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g., Java).
• Experience with BDD tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies is a must.
• Having ISTQB or similar QA certification.