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Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Contract)

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Contract)

CTOSPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
2 days ago
Job description

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Contract)

The Automation QA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and executing automated test scripts to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, executing testing throughout the development lifecycle, and maintaining comprehensive testing documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop and maintain reusable automated test scripts using UFT and associated frameworks.
  • Analyze systems and applications under test with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Create and manage test cases, prioritizing testing activities based on project needs.
  • Execute test cases, log defects, and assign appropriate severity and priority levels.
  • Perform regression testing to ensure stability of the application after changes.
  • Plan and execute testing across different stages of the development lifecycle, including defining objectives, quality criteria, strategies, and approaches for seamless integration with development activities.
  • Test Web Services (XML / SOAP and RESTful APIs) using tools such as SoapUI and Postman.
  • Conduct integration and system testing with SQL Server databases and coordinate user acceptance and release testing.
  • Prepare and submit progress reports consistently.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and vendors to translate business requirements into effective test scenarios, with support from relevant stakeholders.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional qualification).
  • Certification in UFT or any relevant Automation Testing tool is an added advantage.
  • Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
  • Good understanding of AI prompting and capabilities is an added advantage.

    • Work Experience

  • 6–9 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA).
  • 4–5 years of hands-on experience in UFT and Automation Testing.
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Descriptive Programming and VBScript.
  • Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and associated tools / frameworks.
  • Possess a solid understanding of common software failures and defects.
  • Demonstrate a curious, investigative mindset to identify potential issues.
  • Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM, Jira, and Xray.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an investigative and curious mindset.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to achieve project goals.
  • Comfortable participating in meetings and calls with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Meticulous, results-driven team player with strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work extended hours during critical project delivery phases.

    • Seniority level

  • Associate

    • Employment type

  • Contract

    • Job function

  • Quality Assurance

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