Test lead(Automation and Manual)

Unison Consulting Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a highly skilled Test Lead to oversee both automation and manual testing processes. The ideal candidate will lead the QA team, define test strategies, and ensure high-quality product delivery while mentoring junior engineers. Strong experience in test automation and leadership is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in test automation frameworks and manual test practices.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end testing activities for projects.
• Define and implement test strategies for both manual and automated testing.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Review and approve test cases, test scripts, and test data.
• Manage defect lifecycle and ensure timely resolution.
• Guide and mentor junior QA engineers.
• Coordinate test efforts across different phases.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Provide regular status reports and metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Manual testing practices

Leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Test Lead with expertise in both automation and manual testing to lead and mentor the QA team, define test strategies, and ensure high-quality product delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in test automation frameworks and manual test practices, excellent leadership skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end testing activities for projects, including test planning, design, execution, and reporting.
• Define and implement test strategies for both manual and automated testing.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and project managers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Review and approve test cases, test scripts, and test data.
• Manage defect lifecycle and ensure timely resolution.
• Guide and mentor junior QA engineers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate test efforts across different phases (unit, integration, system, UAT).
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular status reports and metrics to stakeholders.