Test Engineer (Automation) | Contract

Company Overview Zenith Infotech (S) Pte Ltd, established in 1997, delivers advanced IT professionals and solutions to boost productivity and competitiveness. It supports clients with staff augmentation for long-term projects across IT companies, consulting firms, system integrators, government, and MNCs. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the end-to-end testing activities of a large-scale integrated e-payment system. The successful candidate will be responsible for test planning, execution, automation, defect management, and ensuring the quality and reliability of mission-critical payment solutions throughout the software development lifecycle. This role offers an opportunity to work on complex payment technologies, automation frameworks, and DevSecOps-driven testing environments within a dynamic project team. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for the end-to-end testing activities of an integrated e-payment system. • Perform testing lifecycle activities including test planning, requirements analysis, test design, execution, and reporting. • Prepare and maintain test environments, test data, and test cases. • Develop and execute manual and automated test scripts based on system requirements and design specifications. • Automate testing solutions using scripting or programming languages and optimize test performance. • Establish traceability between requirements and test coverage, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. • Log, track, and manage defects through to resolution. • Conduct test reviews and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. • Perform root cause analysis for production and user acceptance testing defects and implement corrective actions. • Develop test design documentation, user guides, and technical manuals for automated testing solutions. • Implement and maintain automated testing pipelines within DevSecOps environments. • Integrate functional, performance, and basic security testing throughout the software development lifecycle. • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing effectiveness and efficiency. Requirements • Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in software testing and test automation. • Experience testing device-based systems (UI-based or embedded) and/or back-office applications. • Strong understanding of the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment. • Minimum 3 years of testing experience in Windows operating environments. • Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting/programming languages. Technical Skills • Test planning, test execution, defect management, and test reporting. • Test automation development and maintenance. • Requirements traceability and coverage analysis. • Performance testing and system integration testing. • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and automated testing pipelines. Preferred Qualifications • Professional certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB or equivalent). • Experience testing on Unix/Linux, Embedded Systems, or cloud-based environments. • Experience in Micro-Payments or Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems using Smart Card technologies. • Experience across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Performance Testing phases. • Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, Jira, Xray, GitLab CI/CD, or similar DevSecOps platforms. • Experience with security testing automation, API security testing, and microservices security validation. Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills. Other Information Location: East & North East Region (HQ and Site Location) Employment Type: Contract (24 Months) Work Arrangement: Full Onsite Salary: SGD 5,500 – SGD 6,500 per month (No Bonus) EA 20S0237