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 in developing 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 members 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 required 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 incidents 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

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field
• Minimum 4 years of related working experience, preferably in IT and financial industry
• Functional testing experience in Financial Institutions will be an added advantage

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Testing and Defect Management tools
• Proficient in construction of test plans, test cases, test execution and test reporting
• Ability to prepare and maintain traceability matrices and standard testing deliverables
• Solid understanding of functional specifications and business requirements analysis
• Basic knowledge of databases and ability to write simple queries
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, sound decisions
• Proven ability to mentor junior team members and demonstrate leadership qualities
• 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)