Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer - Strong Programming Experience

LUXOFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to research, design, and develop software solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience with automation frameworks and scripting languages, proficient in testing methodologies, and a degree in Computer Science or related field. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, conducting various types of testing, and technical support to teams. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for learning new technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in software development and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop computer software or specialized utility programs.
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions using computer science principles.
• Liaise with business analysts and development team for requirements clarification.
• Design and develop test code using modern CI/CD pipeline.
• Implement automated testing systems ensuring reusability and efficiency.

Skills

Automation frameworks

Scripting languages (Python, Shell Script, PowerShell)

Cloud platforms and services

QA Design Methodologies

Object-oriented programming with Java

Load/Performance, API, Microservices testing

Testing automation tools and frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber)

Relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Sybase)

DevOps tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes)

Communication skills

Education

Master or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

Project Description

Our Client is the arm of the world's 11th largest bank by total assets. Their Singapore center is one of the 3 main IT Hubs for Bank's worldwide business. They work daily with international branches located in 33 countries:

• Envisioning and preparing the Bank's futures information systems.
• Partnering and supporting core banking flagships and transverse areas in their large-scale development projects.
• Providing premium In‑house Banking applications.

This unique positioning empowers us to bring our core banking business a sustainable competitive advantage on the market. We seek innovative and agile people sharing our mindset to support ambitious and forthcoming technological challenges.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop computer software or specialized utility programs.
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science.
• Liaise with business analysts and development team for clarification and understanding of requirements.
• Design and develop test code using a modern CI/CD pipeline.
• Design and develop comprehensive quality assurance strategies and frameworks; implement automated testing systems to ensure reusability and efficiency.
• Design and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases based on requirements and design documentation; develop automated test systems to ensure reusability and efficiency.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing; analyze and track down error root causes, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Promote and implement testing methodologies, aiming to identify and address defects early in the development lifecycle.
• Provide technical support to other teams, assisting with problems encountered internally, such as system malfunctions; propose solutions, suggest improvements, and contribute to data analysis.
• Document all testing activities, including test results, discovered defects, and any relevant observations; prepare detailed reports for management and the Delivery Team.

Mandatory Skills

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with automation frameworks and libraries.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell Script, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms and services.
• Experience in QA Design Methodologies.
• Object-oriented programming with Java.
• Load/Performance, API, and Microservices testing abilities; GUI Test Automation.
• Familiarity with testing automation tools and frameworks: JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber.
• Relational database experience: MySQL, SQL Server, Sybase.
• DevOps pipeline tooling: Git, Maven, Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Master or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Programming & Systems Analysis/Science (Computer Studies) faculties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams; strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities; ability to work under pressure.
• Appetite to follow technology trends and participate in communities; eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies; perseverance, diligence, and effective time management.
• Passion for sharing expertise and growing team members' skills; autonomous, self‑motivated, and an excellent team player.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Domain-Driven design and Microservices: Spring Boot.
• Exposure to Capital Markets applications.