Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

RAKUTEN ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten Asia Pte. Ltd., situated in Singapore's Central Business District, is seeking a Software QA Engineer to develop test strategies, automate testing processes, and enhance software quality. The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams, utilizing strong technical skills in Java and testing tools to support the delivery of high-quality software products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Proficiency in Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, and API documentation tools.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test planning and execution based on functional and technical requirements.
• Develop automation frameworks for REST APIs and automate UI tests using Java-Selenium.
• Perform performance testing and ensure quality through troubleshooting.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Rest Assured

SOAP UI

Postman

SQL

Hadoop

Hive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Swagger

Open API

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Situated in the heart of Singapore's Central Business District, Rakuten Asia Pte. Ltd. is Rakuten's Asia Regional headquarters. Established in August 2012 as part of Rakuten's global expansion strategy, Rakuten Asia comprises various businesses that provide essential value-added services to Rakuten's global ecosystem. Through advertisement product development, product strategy, and data management, among others, Rakuten Asia is strengthening Rakuten Group's core competencies to take the lead in an increasingly digitalized world.

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses, and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications to approximately 1.7 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has nearly 32,000 employees and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information visit https://global.rakuten.com/corp/

We are seeking a Software QA Engineer with a strong background in test planning, automation, and performance testing. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of QA processes, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution

• Analyse functional and technical requirements to develop test strategies and plans.
• Create, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, scripts, and defect reports.
• Perform regression, integration, and system-level testing.

2. Automation Testing

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks for REST APIs using tools like Rest Assured and Postman.
• Automate UI tests using Java-Selenium.
• Leverage strong Java programming skills to design and implement reusable, efficient, and maintainable test scripts.

3. Performance Testing

• Analyse performance requirements and conduct performance testing using tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.

4. API Documentation & Collaboration

• Utilize tools like Swagger or Open API to document and test APIs effectively.
• Perform backend testing to validate data integrity, database operations, and API interactions.
• Write and execute complex SQL queries to verify data consistency and accuracy.

5. Troubleshooting & Communication

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and procedural issues across teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members regarding project status, risks, and quality concerns.

6. Process Improvement

• Contribute to the enhancement of QA processes and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and QA methodologies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, SOAP UI, and Postman.
• Familiarity with API documentation tools such as Swagger or Open API.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Test and validate workflows involving Hadoop, Hive, and other big data technologies.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Rakuten is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.