Job Role: Test Lead
Employer: Information Technology (IT) services and digital solutions company
Location: YTL Data Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Type: 12 months contract based (Extendable/Renewable based on performance)
Working Mode: On Site
Experience: Minimum 8 years of software testing experience with at least 3 years in a Test Lead role managing test execution for enterprise applications
Applicant: Local Malaysian citizens only
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test case suites for assigned ICX modules in alignment with the master test strategy
- Manage test execution schedules, resource allocation, and progress tracking across assigned module test cycles
- Lead defect triage sessions, assigning severity classifications and working with Development Leads to set resolution priorities
- Build, maintain, and execute automated regression test scripts using TestOps tooling integrated into the CI/CD pipeline
- Coordinate with Business Analysts to validate that test cases accurately reflect functional requirements and acceptance criteria
- Facilitate UAT preparation for assigned modules including UAT test case review, Ranhill SAJ tester onboarding, and UAT environment verification
- Manage and mentor offshore testers assigned to the same modules, providing daily guidance and reviewing test outputs
- Produce test execution reports, defect trend analysis, and sprint quality metrics for the Test Manager
- Maintain test traceability matrix linking requirements, test cases, and defects for assigned modules
- Coordinate with the Infrastructure Lead on test environment availability, data refresh requirements, and deployment scheduling for test cycles
- Participate in sprint reviews and provide quality sign-off recommendations for sprint deliverables
- Contribute to the development of integration and API test suites using Postman/Newman or equivalent tools
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of software testing experience with at least 3 years in a Test Lead role managing test execution for enterprise applications
- ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst or Test Manager certification is preferred
- Hands-on experience with TestOps practices including integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium for web and mobile testing
- Strong experience with API testing tools including Postman and Newman for REST API test automation
- Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, or TestRail
- Solid understanding of functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing methodologies
- Proven experience coordinating UAT with non-technical business stakeholders
- Experience mentoring junior testers and reviewing test case quality
- Strong communication skills for onshore stakeholder engagement
- Experience testing CRM, billing, or customer-facing enterprise applications is strongly preferred
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Experience:
- Software testing: 8 years (Required)
- Software test lead: 3 years (Required)
- Automation Testing: 3 years (Required)
- API Testing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person