Opening for New Requirement _Tester (Functional & Automation)_ Singapore

Role: Tester (Independent & Automation Testing Focus)

Scope of Work

The Tester will be responsible for ensuring robust quality assurance through comprehensive functional and regression testing for critical on-premise systems operating within secure environments. The role requires strict adherence to governance standards and strong documentation practices. Over time, the Tester will transition to building and scaling automated testing capabilities using enterprise automation tools, supporting HDB's cloud-first strategy and centralised automation framework.

Key Requirements

Essential Experience & Competencies:

35 years of practical experience in test automation or software testing with significant automation exposure

Hands-on experience with enterprise test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Tricentis Tosca, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Katalon, or equivalent tools)

Strong understanding of automation best practices including modularisation, reusability, data-driven testing, and maintainability principles

Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#) for test utilities, data management, and framework development

Experience with defect and issue management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, or equivalent)

Demonstrated ability to work within secure or restricted setups with disciplined evidence and documentation practices for compliance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to debug test failures and identify root causes

Effective communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder reporting

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

Professional automation testing certifications (e.g., Tosca Product Consultant, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Selenium certifications, or equivalent)

Experience integrating automated tests in cloud environments or CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with test case management and reporting tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, qTest, or equivalent)

Knowledge of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or equivalent)

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and collaborative development practices

Experience working in Agile methodologies and Agile team environments

Background in government, public sector, or regulated industry IT projects

Understanding of API testing and service virtualisation concepts