Software Quality Assurance Specialist
Salary: RM 5,000 – RM 7,500 per month
Salary Range : RM 5,000 - RM 8,000
Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Specialist with a strong background in software testing and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, API validation, and deployment across multiple environments. As a member of the QA team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
Responsibilities:
Lead and perform comprehensive manual and automated testing for both new and existing software systems.
Review and enhance test plans, test cases, and scripts to ensure full coverage of business and technical requirements.
Validate API integrations, web-based platforms, and application-level systems using advanced testing tools and methodologies.
Identify, document, and report software defects with detailed analysis, and collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.
Work closely with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, business analysts) to ensure smooth and timely releases.
Assist in defining QA metrics and KPIs; monitor and analyze trends to drive continuous improvement.
Provide guidance and technical support in debugging system issues, including network or deployment-related problems.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all test activities, defect logs, and quality metrics.
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience in software quality assurance and/or IT support roles.
Proven expertise in both manual and automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JUnit, etc.).
Strong understanding of API testing, web application testing, and mobile application testing.
Hands-on experience with test plan creation, test case design, and execution.
Solid knowledge of bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and version control tools (e.g., Git).
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Professional certification in software testing, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies.