Automation Test Manager

The Edge Contracting Services- Singapore & Hong Kong; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Contracting Services- Singapore & Hong Kong seeks an Automation Test Manager with 5+ years of hands-on test automation experience to lead regression and performance testing efforts.

You will develop QA strategies, design test plans, and collaborate with BAs, PMs, developers and product managers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and quality across projects. The role emphasizes Agile/DevOps practices and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related field.
• 5+ years of software testing/quality assurance experience.
• Proficiency with Tricentis TOSCA and NeoLoad for regression and performance testing.
• Solid understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience leading automation engineers and building QA capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of automation engineers across regression and performance tracks.
• Develop and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and standards across projects.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans (functional, regression, performance, API).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and governance policies.
• Collaborate with BAs, PMs, developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria and test coverage.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and increase automation in the testing lifecycle.
• Drive testing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve product quality.
• Support Agile practices and participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment on quality objectives with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Test automation

Regression testing

Performance testing

Team leadership

Agile / DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

Tricentis TOSCA

NeoLoad

Job description

We are looking for an Automation Test Manager with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in test automation tools for regression and performance (e.g., Tricentis TOSCA, NeoLoad).

In this role, you will develop and execute test plans, identify defects, and lead a group of automation engineers for both regression and performance tracks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage group of 10 automation engineers from both regression and performance track.
• Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, frameworks, and standards across software development projects.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, including functional, regression, performance, and API testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance policies.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the testing lifecycle.
• Lead initiatives to improve testing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality.
• Support agile software development practices and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, business analysts, and project managers to align quality goals with business needs.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of quality objectives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or quality engineering.
• Proficiency in test automation tools for regression and performance (e.g., Tricentis TOSCA, NeoLoad)
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Experience with configuration tracking, process validation, and risk compliance.
• Familiarity with performance management, business needs analysis, and strategy planning
• Demonstrated experience in test planning and estimation, quality metrics governance, and defect lifecycle management.
• Experience in team mentoring, capability building, and quality culture transformation.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing or productivity tooling is an advantage

This is a 1 year contract to start, renewable and convertible to permanent.