Test Development Engineer/SDET/QA Automation Engineer

Description

Test Development Engineer, QA Automation/SDET

Location: Singapore

Function: QA Engineering / Test Automation / Software Engineering in Test (SDET)

Levels: Up to principal/Staff Engineer

About the Role

- Join a globally expanding consumer internet platform with hundreds of millions of users across content, community, e-commerce, and advertising ecosystems.

- As the company scales its international business, ensuring high-quality user experience across regions, devices, and complex product surfaces is mission-critical.

- This role is positioned at the intersection of engineering and quality, responsible for end-to-end quality assurance for global products while driving automation, tooling, and scalable testing frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Quality Ownership

- Take full ownership of the quality assurance lifecycle for international products, including:

- Functional testing

- Performance testing

- Compatibility testing

- Usability testing

- Ensure high product quality across diverse global user environments.

Test Strategy, Automation & Tooling

- Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive test strategies and plans.

- Develop and maintain:

- Automated test frameworks

- Testing tools

- Automation scripts

- Improve testing efficiency and test coverage.

- Perform defect root cause analysis and drive issues to full resolution.

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

- Act as a key technical partner to product and engineering teams.

- Participate in requirement reviews and technical design discussions.

- Provide QA-driven insights and perspectives.

- Collaborate to identify technical risks early, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve development and testing challenges across the lifecycle.

Requirements

Education

- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Testing & Automation Experience

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in software testing and test development/automation.

- Experience with mobile applications (iOS/Android), agent-based systems, and international/localisation product testing is preferred.

Programming & Automation Skills

- Proficient in at least one programming language: Java, Python, or Go.

- Hands-on experience with UI automation testing tools (e.g., Appium, Espresso, XCUITest).

- Familiarity with performance testing methodologies and common testing frameworks and tools.

Problem Solving & Execution

- Strong analytical thinking, problem decomposition, and troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to deliver effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Communication & Collaboration

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Collaborative mindset with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

- Contribute to team growth and continuous improvement.

Language & Work Environment

- Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken); Mandarin is a plus.

- Comfortable working in a multicultural, global team environment.

Location Requirement

- Singapore Citizens / PRs preferred.

Why This Role

- Own quality for global-scale products used by hundreds of millions of users.

- Work on complex international product environments (devices, regions, localisation).

- Strong exposure to automation-first QA and modern SDET practices.

- Opportunity to influence engineering quality culture at scale.

- High impact on user experience, stability, and global product success.

* Due to volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

EA Licence No.: 25S3232

EA Personnel No.: R1874604

EA Personnel Name: Kenneth Ho