QA Automation Engineer (Contract)

QA Automation Engineer (Contract) Location: Singapore Contract Type: 12 months contract (Extendable & Convertible) Keywords: Automation Testing, Playwright, Python, Selenium, API Testing Company/Role Overview We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in automation testing, preferably in the government or local authority sectors.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in test automation, be proficient in Python and Selenium, and added advantage with working experience with Salesforce Admin tools and Salesforce Public Cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation test scripts for web applications, APIs, backend systems and other relevant testing frameworks.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and business analysts, to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on requirements.

• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure early detection of defects and maintain high standards of code quality.

• Identify and document software defects in bug tracking tools such as JIRA and work with the development team to ensure timely resolution.

• Ensure testing procedures align with government or local authority security standards, regulations, and compliance guidelines (e.g. ISO).

• Actively participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to provide input on test progress, challenges, and risks.

• Utilise tools to perform load and performance testing to ensure the system can handle the expected traffic and usage levels.

• Track and report quality metrics, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.

• Maintain clear and detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and test scripts for internal and external audits.

Job Requirements

• Proficient in Python for writing and maintaining test scripts.

• Strong experience with Selenium and other test automation tools (e.g., TestNG, JUnit,