(02) Automation Engineer

QA
Malaysia

Mid Senior level


Kloudius Services is a technology services partner engineered for agility, precision and scale.

We specialize in building cloud-native, AI-enabled solutions that power enterprises across

industries and stay ahead in fast moving markets.

Position Overview:

The incumbent will have a strong background in test automation, a solid understanding of

mobile software testing principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-

functional teams. The candidate should be proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our mobile software applications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Requirement Analysis & Project/Sprint Planning

  • Review and analyze requirements/user stories for validity and feasibility and understand what needs to be tested and what can be automated
  • Collaborate with Product Owner, Developers and other Stakeholders during sprint planning to understand user stories and acceptance criteria as well as contributing to the estimation of testing efforts for user stories
  • Contribute to test planning and strategy, ensuring that testing activities align with the Agile development process.

Test Case Design & Review

  • Participate in the design and review of test cases and test scenarios based on user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure comprehensive test coverage and the automated test cases align with user stories and acceptance criteria

Test Automation Design & Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard testing frameworks and tools ensuring the scalability, maintainability and efficiency of the test automation framework
  • Continuously contribute to the improvement and maintenance of the test automation
  • framework

Automation Test Execution & Manual Test

  • Execute automated test scripts during the sprint, monitor and analyze automated testresults,identifying and reporting issues
  • Perform manual testing as needed especially in scenarios where automated testing may not be practical or effective
  • Support development team to understand the root cause of defects when called upon

Defect Reporting & Collaboration

  • Collaborate with QA Manager to identify, track and prioritize defects (defect
  • management)
  • Provide detailed and accurate information on discovered defects, including steps to reproduce and potential root causes
  • Collaborate closely with developers, product owner and other team members to understand, investigate and resolve defects in a timely manner (follow-up until defect closure)

Regression Testing

  • Conduct regression test to ensure that new code changes do not negatively impact existing

Test Data Management

  • Manage test data and ensure its availability and integrity during testing

Communication & Collaboration

  • Work closely and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including developers, product owner and other stakeholders to ensure continuous communication and collaboration
  • Provide daily status updates (testing progress, issues, overall quality status) to Development Team Lead and/or QA Manager

Continuous Learning and Improvement

  • Proactively identify and address challenges in the testing process and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the QA Team
  • Actively Identifying areas for learning and skill improvement
  • Stay updated latest trends, industry practise and advancements in software/mobile application testing (tools and technologies) for efficiency and effectiveness
  • Provide coaching, mentorship to junior team members and conduct training sessions, sharing knowledge and best practises

Documentation

  • Ensure comprehensive documentation of the test plans, test cases and test results to facilitate knowledge sharing and future references

Adaptability & Task Management

  • Be adaptable to changes in project requirements and priorities during the development process
  • Manage and prioritize testing tasks based on sprint goals and priorities

Experience & Qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of software and mobile application development processes and methodologies.

Experience

  • Hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, including QA processes and testing methodologies.
  • Practical exposure to Agile/Scrum environments, participating in Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery.
  • Experience working with version control systems (Git), including branching strategies and collaborative workflows.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing and deployment.
  • Experience using development and QA tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube, Fortify, and Jira is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong expertise in automation testing frameworks and tools, including Appium, Selenium, and WebDriverIO.
  • Experience with AI‑driven QA practices is considered an added advantage, helping accelerate test creation, expand coverage, and enhance product quality. This includes familiarity with AI tools, hands‑on use of platforms (e.g.,Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor), and the ability to critically assess AI‑generated test cases for accuracy, reliability, and alignment with requirements.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript for test automation and scripting.
  • Solid understanding of software testing principles, test design, and defect tracking.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance best practices and performance throughout the development cycle.
  • CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) certification is a good to have, reflecting strong fundamentals in software testing principles and practices.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address issues throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Ability to make sound technical decisions in fast-paced environments, balancing feasibility, priorities, and constraints.
  • High attention to detail, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and accurate defect reporting.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders and provide constructive feedback.

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About the Company

Kloudius Services Sdn Bhd

Our Centre of Excellence, based out of Kuala Lumpur, delivers world-class software engineering for US and Global Clients. Our 60+ top-tier engineers specialize in cloud, Al, data and digital solutions creating technology that powers millions worldwide.