Senior Software Quality Engineer

JONDAVIDSON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer specializing in automation testing to define and lead QA strategies throughout the software development lifecycle. This role combines technical expertise, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance software quality. Ideal candidates will have experience with various testing tools and a strong problem-solving ability, contributing to agile team processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in software quality assurance with focus on automation testing.
• Proficient in JavaScript (TypeScript) or Java.
• Strong familiarity with frontend/backend technologies and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of automated testing frameworks for end-to-end coverage.
• Document, track, and report software defects with root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior QA engineers to build a strong team culture.

Skills

Automation Testing

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Gatling

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy and Planning

- Define and lead comprehensive QA strategies, covering all phases of the software development lifecycle.

- Develop, manage, and execute manual and automated test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure thorough testing.

Automation and Tooling

- Lead the development of automated testing frameworks using Cypress, Playwright or any automation tool for end-to-end test coverage.

- Drive platform scalability by implementing performance and load tests using tools like Gatling, K6, or Jmeter.

Quality Assurance

- Perform contract testing to ensure smooth interaction between microservices.

- Lead regression testing efforts for bug fixes and new features to maintain overall quality.

- Oversee the end-to-end testing pipeline, resolving issues promptly to avoid any delays.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with product managers, developers, and DevOps engineers to meet project requirements and deliver high-quality software.

- Contribute to agile team processes, including sprint planning and other ceremonies, with valuable QA insights.

- Coordinate with QE teammates to prepare and lead weekly deployments, ensuring smooth execution.

Issue Resolution and Reporting

- Accurately document, track, and report software defects, conducting root cause analysis as needed.

- Provide timely and detailed reports on QA activities, testing outcomes, and relevant quality metrics.

Mentorship and Leadership

- Mentor junior QA engineers, building a strong team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging QA tools and methods, bringing new ideas to the team.

Job Requirements

- Expertise in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation testing (e.g., Cypress, Playwright).

- Demonstrated experience with performance testing tools such as Gatling and Autocannon.

- Proficient in JavaScript (TypeScript) or Java

- Familiar with frontend and backend technologies (e.g., ReactJS, ExpressJS, Gin-gonic), as well as cloud platforms (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).

- Knowledgeable in CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, ArgoCD) and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).

- Solid understanding of REST and GraphQL APIs, JWT for authentication, and search technologies like Elasticsearch.

- Exposure to additional testing tools and caching systems like Redis.

- Experience with logging and monitoring platforms such as Splunk or OpenSearch.

- Bachelor’s degree

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

- Demonstrated leadership skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, agile environment.