Principal Automation Test Engineer, based in Da Nang
Job Description
- Independently orchestrate and execute comprehensive testing strategies, leveraging deep client domain knowledge to significantly elevate software quality and reliability.
- Act as a high-level consultant by exploring the client’s business landscape and product vision. You will leverage technical expertise to architect and recommend cutting-edge testing strategies, streamlined processes, and optimal toolstacks.
- Serve as a key technical point of contact, collaborating directly with project teams and clients through daily strategic meetings and weekly alignment sessions.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations, provide status updates, manage resource allocation effectively following a staffing plan, connect with ITPMs independently and clients stakeholder interaction for the Squad(s).
- Critically analyze requirements, specifications, and test artifacts to provide high-value, actionable feedback that shapes product development.
- Expertly prioritize complex tasks and provide precise effort estimations to ensure project milestones are met with excellence.
- Take full responsibility for developing, maintaining, and executing sophisticated automated tests, ensuring robust coverage.
- Beyond tracking defects, you will perform deep-dive root cause analysis to address systemic quality issues and optimize the overall testing lifecycle.
- Seamlessly coordinate diverse work activities and manage stakeholder expectations to deliver premium-quality products on schedule.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the test automation team, sharing best practices and knowledge.
- 8+ years of professional experience in Testing, encompassing API, UI, and Mobile platforms.
- At least 6 years of hands-on experience with Selenium, Katalon, or Playwright, with a proven track record of building and scaling automation frameworks from the ground up.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, owning, and maintaining complex automation frameworks throughout the entire product lifecycle
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript or TypeScript; proficiency in additional programming languages is highly regarded
- Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies, enabling fluid adaptation in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency in Cloud and CI/CD ecosystems, including AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins
- Solid expertise in test strategy, test planning, and test techniques, including black-box, risk-based, exploratory, and non-UI testing.
- Solid expertise in test planning and diverse techniques, such as black-box, risk-based, exploratory, and non-UI testing
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and internal teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Malaysia for onsite work and client engagement is a plus.
Nice to have:
- Proficient daily use of AI coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) across the full SDLC
- Able to decompose complex tasks, provide effective context, and apply chain-of-thought and multi-step prompting workflows
- Experience with agentic workflows and AI-driven development frameworks
- Hands-on experience integrating AI tools with other systems via MCP (Model Context Protocol) or equivalent
- Awareness of emerging AI tools and willingness to evaluate and adopt new capabilities
Perks You'll Enjoy
- Working in one of the Best Places to Work in Vietnam
- Building large-scale & global software products
- Working & growing with Passionate & Talented Team
- Diverse careers opportunities with Software Outsourcing, Software Product Development, IT Solutions & Consulting
- Attractive Salary and Benefits
- Performance appraisal once a year and performance bonus
- Onsite opportunities: short-term and long-term assignments in North American (U.S, Canada), Europe, Asia.
- Flexible working time
- Various training on hot-trend technologies, best practices and soft skills
- Premium healthcare insurance for you and your loved ones
- Company trip, big annual year-end party every year, team building, etc.
- Fitness & sport activities: football, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, yoga, swimming…
- Joining community development activities: 1% Pledge, charity every quarter, blood donation, public seminars, career orientation talks,…
- Free in-house entertainment facilities (foosball, ping pong, gym…), coffee, and snack (instant noodles, cookies, candies…)
And much more, join us and let yourself explore other fantastic things!