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Lead Test Automation Engineer

Lead Test Automation Engineer

FINEXUS GroupKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18 jam yang lalu
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FINEXUS Group WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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JOB PURPOSE :

To lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable test automation solutions that support high-quality software delivery. This role is responsible for driving best practices in automation, mentoring engineers, and aligning testing strategies with development and business objectives to improve efficiency, coverage, and reliability across products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Lead test automation initiatives to our company’s core products (e.g., AREMA, Cardworks), ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and engineering strategy.
  • Identify areas that benefit from improved test automation, and execute implementation plans to achieve these improvements.
  • Cover multiple modules and integration points, requiring coordination with backend, frontend, and DevOps teams.
  • Help train technical QAs in test automation, including identifying needs for formal 3rd party training or courses.
  • Partner with Platform tech leads to help the company provide the best tech stack for test automation.
  • Provide technical leadership to the test automation team by mentoring engineers, conducting code and strategy reviews, and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks and strategies that drive quality, reliability, and efficiency across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
  • Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of robust, reusable automated test suites for functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Development, DevOps, and Product teams to integrate automation into CI / CD pipelines and improve overall system testability.
  • Plan and prioritize automation roadmaps, balancing short-term testing requirements with long-term strategic goals and technical debt reduction.
  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage, proactively identifying gaps and continuously improving test design, execution, and reporting processes.
  • Track and report key quality metrics and automation results, delivering data-driven insights to stakeholders to support release decisions and risk assessments.
  • Evaluate and adopt modern automation tools and technologies, ensuring the automation infrastructure remains current, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices.
  • Support release readiness by ensuring automated tests validate end-to-end business workflows and minimize regression risks in production.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by championing test automation best practices, knowledge sharing, and technical innovation within the QA organization.

Academic Qualification :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Professional Qualification (Optional) :

ISTQB-CT-TAE (Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer)

Min years of experience :

7+ years in Quality Assurance (QA), with at least 4 years in Test Automation specifically, OR 5+ years in Software Engineering with a focus on testing.

Experience in :

  • Expertise in at least 2 key areas of testing – web, mobile, API / backend, security, performance.
  • Experience with industry standard testing platforms or frameworks e.g. Katalon, Playwright, Postman, Cypress, Appium, Robot Framework, Karate.
  • Experience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and integrating automation into pipelines.
  • Fintech, Banking, Financial Institutions, Cards & Payments, and IT industry.
  • Familiarity with :

  • Modern tech stack and Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of software development and QA methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
  • Solid understanding of testing types : functional, regression, performance, API, and UI testing.
  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team of test automation engineers.
  • A track record of training and mentoring other QAs / automation engineers, whether through direct or indirect reporting.
  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to align automation goals with business objectives.
  • Experience in setting standards, processes, and best practices for test automation.
  • Ability to prioritize automation efforts based on ROI and risk assessment.
  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex technical and team environments.
  • Interpersonal & Soft Skills :

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments and openness to new technologies and practices.
  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • High accountability, ownership, and results-driven attitude.
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