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Automation Test Engineer Cucumber BDD / Gherkin / API Testing

Fuku Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

hybridfull-time
Posted Jan 8, 2026

Role & seniority: Automation Test Engineer (3+ years), individual contributor, reports to CTO

Stack/tools: API automation (Cucumber, BDD/Gherkin, Karate), CI/CD integration, Docker, Kubernetes; modern backend/full-stack environment

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Expand and improve automated testing framework to reduce manual testing (target currently 80–90% automation)

  • Design/develop automated test suites and feature files using Given/When/Then

  • Integrate tests with CI/CD pipelines and run in containerized environments

Must-have skills

  • API automation testing and understanding of integration test workflows

  • Proficiency with Gherkin syntax (Cucumber/Karate) and feature files

  • Basic Docker/Kubernetes knowledge (pods, deployments, services, logs, configmaps)

  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-haves

  • JavaScript/TypeScript software engineering background

  • Experience building automated tests for fintech products

  • Location & work type: Hybrid in Kuala Lumpur (KL); 3 days/week in central KL office; 100% individual contributor role reporting to Technical Lead

Full Description

Automation Test Engineer (Cucumber BDD / Gherkin / API Testing)

Why Are They Awesome?

  • Global presence in over 10 countries, with a core technology engineering hub based in Kuala Lumpur (KL)

  • VC-backed fintech company building cutting-edge infrastructure for digital banking solutions across EU and US markets

  • Highly niche B2B solution ensuring regional compliance, KYC, and verification of transactions both locally and globally

Projects

  • Core FX verification product is scaling rapidly, with ongoing enhancements, changes, and new features based on an established development roadmap

  • In response to recent EU/US regulatory changes requiring banks to complete a series of checks on every transaction, a complementary product is in development to help banks and businesses comply with new regulations

Responsibilities

  • Expand the existing automated testing framework to further minimize repetitive manual testing efforts (currently 80-90% automated)

  • Design and develop automated testing suites, including writing automated test scripts that integrate with the CI/CD pipeline and execute in containerized environments

Team & Culture

  • Report directly to the CTO, who was the pioneer engineer

  • Collaborate with a team of 10 backend/full stack engineers and 2 other QAs, most of whom have backgrounds in reputable tech companies

  • Work with a modern tech stack and methodologies that follow global best practices, with a focus on designing and developing scalable solutions

  • Ideal for candidates with experience in startups or scale-ups and a can-do, continuous improvement mindset

Must Have

  • Experience in API automation testing, with a solid understanding of API testing and integration test workflows

  • Proficiency in automated frameworks using Gherkin syntax (e.g., Cucumber, Karate)

  • Ability to write and understand feature files using Given / When / Then structure

  • Basic knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, logs, configmaps, etc.)

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience as a JavaScript/TypeScript software engineer

  • Experience developing automated tests for fintech products

Level / Grade

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience

  • 100% individual contributor role reporting to the Technical Lead

  • Not suitable for manual testers seeking to transition into automation testing

Location

Hybrid role: work 3 days a week from the central KL office, accessible via LRT

API Automation TestingGherkin SyntaxCucumberKarateDockerKubernetesCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skillsmulti-location

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