Senior Software Tester (1 year contract)

NETS Malaysia was established in 1997 to provide financial market infrastructure solutions to local and overseas financial institutions and corporate clients. This includes building payments, clearing and settlement systems as well as delivering financial service innovations in Malaysia. With a unique synergy of software development, operational and project management expertise, NETS Malaysia aims to provide leading-edge, multi-currency, domestic and cross-border funds transfer and processing capabilities to banks and businesses. In addition, NETS Malaysia also provides software development and shared back-office services to the entities under NETS.

Team and Position Summary

The Senior Software Tester is a member of the Delivery Unit team in NETS Malaysia and will be reporting to the Team Manager. He/She will be working with the Test Lead/ Test Manager to devise the test planning, test objectives, test strategies and test cases as well as perform quality testing of project delivery and enhancements prior to implementation or release to production system.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Test Manager or Team Lead to develop the test strategy, test objectives and test plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify potential testing bottlenecks and proactively plan backup strategies to address slippage.
• Review and analyze functional specifications and business requirements to define test scope and objectives.
• Guide and mentor the junior team member throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Prepare and update the traceability matrix to ensure completeness of test coverage.
• Prepare test cases based on the test plan and identify test coverage to ensure completeness of the test coverage.
• Perform test execution according to the requirements specifications and ensure that all test incidents are properly logged.
• Track and ensure proper closure of issues identified during testing.
• Ensure that test results are properly captured and documented and reviews are conducted for all test documents.
• Coordinate and provide support to internal and external parties during the various testing stages.
• Manage incident reported by users; Analyze user reported incidents and provide appropriate response or follow-up actions with the technical teams.
• Provide regular updates to reporting manager and stakeholders on status of testing activities, assignments and matters arising.
• Document, implement, monitor, and enforce all processes for testing as per standards defined by the organization.
• Take full ownership of testing deliverables and ensure high-quality standards are met before client delivery.
• Assist in preparation of User Manuals and project documentation.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum 4 years of related working experience, preferably in IT and financial industry.  
• Functional testing experience in Financial Institution will be considered an added advantage

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Testing and Defect Management tools
• Proficient in construction of test plan, test cases, test execution and test reporting
• Basic database understanding and query skills
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to generate standard testing deliverables
• Demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make quick and sound decisions
• Good team player
• Knowledge of automation tools and frameworks will be considered an added advantage

Network For Electronic Transfers (Malaysia) Sdn.Bhd. (a subsidiary of Network for Electronic Transfers (Singapore) Pte Ltd)