Test Lead

Testbits Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Shah Alam is seeking an experienced Lead QA Engineer to guide the QA operations of diverse projects. The candidate will have a minimum of 6 years in software testing, with expertise in both leading teams and hands-on testing. Responsibilities include ensuring quality deliverables, mentoring QA team members, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. Recognized testing certifications and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role, alongside a proactive approach to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in software testing.
• Experience leading a QA team of at least 3 members.
• Familiar with functional, regression, sanity/smoke, and system testing.
• Possess recognized testing certifications (CTFL / CPRE / CTAL / TMMi Professional).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA operations for assigned projects.
• Act as the main point of contact for QA team, partners, and clients.
• Identify suitable QA processes and techniques for each project.
• Drive process improvements and mentor junior QA Engineers.

Skills

Strong hands-on testing expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Defect tracking tools

Test management tools

Job description

We are seeking a Lead QA Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an experienced QA professional with strong hands‑on testing expertise in product development, and leadership skills. You will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and users to ensure a seamless product experience through continuous testing, improvement, and innovation. Open to Malaysian citizens and PR holders only.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA operations for assigned projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Act as the main point of contact between the QA team, partners, and clients.
• Identify suitable QA processes, techniques, and test coverage for each project.
• Design, plan, and prioritize test strategies and test cases based on requirements.
• Oversee test execution, defect reporting, and quality assessments.
• Drive process improvements and the adoption of best practices across the QA team.
• Mentor and guide QA and Junior QA Engineers in executing test activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve project issues to minimize delivery delays.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in software testing, including:
  • Leading a QA team of at least 3 members.
  • Performing functional, regression, sanity/smoke, and system testing.
  • Developing test strategies, plans, and test cases.
  • Managing defect tracking and test management tools.
  • Strong testing experience in product development.
• Spoken and written English.
• Familiar with epics and user stories; demonstrated ability to contribute ideas and continuous improvements— not limited to testing outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess recognized testing certifications (CTFL / CPRE / CTAL / TMMi Professional).

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