Software Tester (Functional & Automation Testing)

About the Role We are partnering with a leading public sector organisation to hire an experienced Software Tester to support the delivery of mission-critical enterprise applications within a secure and highly governed environment. This role is ideal for QA professionals with a strong background in functional and regression testing who are looking to expand their expertise in test automation . You will play a key role in ensuring software quality while contributing to the organisation's transition towards modern automation frameworks and cloud-first testing practices. Key Responsibilities Functional Testing As part of the Quality Assurance team, you will: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive functional, system, integration, and regression test cases based on business and technical requirements. Ensure full traceability between requirements, test scenarios, and test cases. Collaborate with business users, developers, and project teams to define testing scope, objectives, and acceptance criteria. Prepare and manage test data while coordinating testing activities across different environments. Execute test plans, capture detailed test evidence, and ensure compliance with governance and audit requirements. Identify, log, prioritise, and verify defects while working closely with development teams to resolve issues. Analyse test results and communicate quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders. Prepare clear and comprehensive testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, execution reports, and test summary reports. Build and maintain reusable regression test assets to support future automation initiatives. Automation Testing As automation capabilities mature, you will: Design, develop, and maintain reusable automated test scripts for critical business processes. Develop scalable automation frameworks using enterprise testing tools such as:ToscaSeleniumPlaywright Support the migration of automation assets into centralised cloud-based testing platforms. Monitor automation execution, coverage, stability, and reporting metrics. Promote automation best practices and reusable testing components across project teams. Maintain comprehensive documentation for automated test scripts and execution results. Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Testing or Quality Assurance. Strong hands-on experience in:Functional TestingSystem TestingIntegration TestingRegression Testing Proven ability to design comprehensive test cases from business and functional requirements. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test lifecycle, and quality assurance best practices. Experience preparing test data and maintaining detailed testing documentation. Exposure to test automation frameworks or a strong interest in transitioning into automation testing. Working knowledge of SQL for test data preparation and validation. Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as:JavaPythonJavaScriptC# Experience performing API testing and validation. Familiarity with defect management tools such as:JIRAAzure DevOps Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Comfortable working within secure, controlled, or highly regulated environments. All information will be kept strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TALENT PULSE PTE. LTD. EA License No: 25S2956