Software Test Engineer
Petaling Jaya , Selangor
|Hybrid
|Direct hire
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
|Hybrid
|Direct hire
Job ID 8378|Posted Nov 5, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Software Test Engineer
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 US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
Position Overview: We are looking for a skilled and proactive Software Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our portal-based applications. This role is suited for candidates with solid hands-on testing experience who can work independently, take full ownership of the QA process (including requirement review, test planning, test case design and test execution) and who bring a proactive, self-driven mindset to quality in fast-paced delivery environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
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 US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
Position Overview: We are looking for a skilled and proactive Software Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our portal-based applications. This role is suited for candidates with solid hands-on testing experience who can work independently, take full ownership of the QA process (including requirement review, test planning, test case design and test execution) and who bring a proactive, self-driven mindset to quality in fast-paced delivery environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze requirements, user stories, and designs to identify test scenarios, coverage gaps and risks.
- Take full ownership of the QA process end-to-end, from requirement review and test planning through test case design and execution.
- Take the initiative to identify gaps and drive improvements in QA practices, without needing close supervision.
- Design, review, and execute manual test cases for web-based applications.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts for UI and API testing.
- Decide and justify which test cases should be automated vs manual.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and sanity testing.
- Plan and execute performance, load, and stress testing to evaluate system behavior under various conditions.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
- Log, track, and manage defects with clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence.
Key Requirements:
- 4+ years and above of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of software testing fundamentals, defect lifecycle and test design techniques.
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of the full QA process, including requirement review, test planning, test case design, and execution.
- Self-motivated with strong initiative, comfortable driving QA activities forward proactively with minimal supervision.
- Hands-on experience testing web applications
- Hands-on experience with test automation for web and API testing.
- Proficiency in automation scripting using Python or similar languages.
- Experience with UI automation frameworks is a must (e.g. Selenium, Playwright, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid knowledge of SQL backend data validation.
- Comfortable working in Linux/RHEL environments (log analysis, basic shell commands).
- Ability to handle ambiguous or evolving requirements and work effectively under tight deadlines.
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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