Senior Quality Engineer (Test Automation)
Kuala Lumpur , W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Job ID 8193|Posted May 13, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Quality Engineer (Test Automation)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer (Test Automation) who brings strong hands-on expertise in end-to-end test automation, frameworks, and CI/CD-driven execution. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high-quality automation solutions across UI and API layers, but also guide teams, influence best practices, and drive quality engineering standards.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract role (Possible extension), suited for a proactive professional who thrives in Agile environments, collaborates across teams, and takes ownership of quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Good to have:
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer (Test Automation) who brings strong hands-on expertise in end-to-end test automation, frameworks, and CI/CD-driven execution. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high-quality automation solutions across UI and API layers, but also guide teams, influence best practices, and drive quality engineering standards.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract role (Possible extension), suited for a proactive professional who thrives in Agile environments, collaborates across teams, and takes ownership of quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and drive discussions on test strategy, frameworks, and automation solutions, supporting decision-making.
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain end-to-end test automation (UI & API) aligned with user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on automation best practices.
- Continuously improve and optimize test processes, frameworks, and coverage.
- Take ownership of test documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and completeness.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, compliance, and governance practices.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and delivery teams to ensure alignment on goals and timelines.
- Support and strengthen team collaboration and delivery efficiency in a hybrid working model.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing (manual + automation).
- Strong understanding of: Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing
- Hands-on experience with automation tools/frameworks: Selenium / Cypress / Playwright
- Strong experience in API testing: Postman / RestAssured
- Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python / Java / JavaScript / SQL
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins / GitHub Actions / Spinnaker
- Strong experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
- Exposure to AI-assisted testing: Test case generation, test data creation, and automation acceleration.
Good to have:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to mentor, influence, and guide teams.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Proven ability to collaborate across distributed and hybrid teams
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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