Software QA Engineer

VANGUARD SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore is seeking a skilled Software QA Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts for complex features. Responsible for developing test strategies and mentoring junior engineers, the ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in manual and automated testing, along with a strong background in test automation frameworks. The position offers leadership opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge tools.

Benefits

Leadership opportunities

Supportive environment

Access to cutting-edge tools

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional QA experience with proven success in both manual and automated testing.
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans for complex features.
• Design and maintain robust automated test suites.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and foster a culture of quality.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Manual testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Software QA Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts on complex, high-impact features and systems. You will take ownership of test strategy, automation, and process improvements while mentoring junior team members. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure delivery of reliable, maintainable, and high-quality software in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for an experienced QA professional passionate about elevating product quality and driving testing best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans for complex features and end-to-end systems
• Design, implement, and maintain robust automated test suites for functional, regression, and performance testing
• Lead execution of manual and automated tests, ensuring thorough coverage and timely delivery
• Analyze requirements and designs to identify risks, ambiguities, and potential quality gaps
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to improve testability and user experience
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and frameworks
• Mentor junior QA engineers, conduct code and test reviews, and foster a culture of quality and collaboration
• Champion QA best practices, including CI/CD integration, test data management, and monitoring

What You’ll Learn

• Advanced test automation architecture and tooling for scalable QA workflows
• Strategies for testing complex distributed systems, microservices, and multi-platform apps
• Techniques for performance, security, and usability testing
• Leadership skills in cross-functional team collaboration and quality advocacy
• How to scale QA processes in fast-growing engineering organizations
• Best practices in observability, defect analytics, and risk-based testing

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional QA experience with proven success in manual and automated testing
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Postman, or similar)
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and test infrastructure
• Skilled in analyzing complex requirements and designing test plans that mitigate risk
• Familiarity with backend and frontend technologies to facilitate cross-layer testing
• Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced QA engineers

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance, security, or accessibility testing
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Java) for automation and tooling
• Background in test strategy for mobile (iOS/Android) and API testing
• Contributions to QA tooling, frameworks, or open-source projects

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to influence and align teams on quality goals
• Detail-oriented with a passion for root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative mindset that fosters trust and knowledge sharing
• Ownership mentality and drive for delivering high-impact results

What We Offer

• Leadership opportunities in shaping the company’s QA strategy and technical direction
• Collaboration with senior engineers, product managers, and designers on mission-critical projects
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies to advance your QA expertise
• Supportive environment that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growth
• Clear career path to senior QA roles