Automation Tester (Tosca) (JD#11391)

Sciente International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciente International Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced QA Automation Manager to drive quality across software development initiatives. You will lead an automation team with a focus on regression, performance, API, and functional testing, and collaborate closely with software engineers and product managers to raise QA standards.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing QA strategies, developing robust test plans and metrics, and guiding test automation initiatives to

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in Software Testing / QA roles.
• Bachelor's degree or related field.
• Experience with test automation tools for regression and performance (e.g., Tricentis TOSCA, NeoLoad).
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps and CI/CD.
• Experience with configuration tracking, process validation and risk compliance.
• Expertise in regression, performance, API and functional testing strategies.
• Experience in test planning, estimation, quality metrics governance and defect lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of 8-10 automation engineers across regression and performance tracks.
• Design and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and standards across projects.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans including functional, regression, performance and API testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria and coverage.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within 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 with cross-functional teams to align quality goals with business needs.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders on quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Automation testing

Regression testing

Performance testing

API testing

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Test planning

Quality metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

Tricentis TOSCA

NeoLoad

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Manager to drive quality excellence across software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience managing automation teams, with expertise across regression, performance, API, and functional testing disciplines.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, or Quality Engineering roles;
• Must have 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;
• Strong expertise in regression, performance, API, and functional testing strategies;
• Demonstrated experience in test planning and estimation, quality metrics governance, and defect lifecycle management.

Desired Skill-set

• Exposure to AI-driven testing tools and productivity improvements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage group of 8-10 automation engineers from both regression and performance tracks.
• 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.

Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.

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