Automation Test Engineer Cucumber BDD / Gherkin / API Testing
Fuku • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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
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Expand and improve automated testing framework to reduce manual testing (target currently 80–90% automation)
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Design/develop automated test suites and feature files using Given/When/Then
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Integrate tests with CI/CD pipelines and run in containerized environments
Must-have skills
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API automation testing and understanding of integration test workflows
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Proficiency with Gherkin syntax (Cucumber/Karate) and feature files
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Basic Docker/Kubernetes knowledge (pods, deployments, services, logs, configmaps)
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Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Nice-to-haves
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JavaScript/TypeScript software engineering background
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Experience building automated tests for fintech products
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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?
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Global presence in over 10 countries, with a core technology engineering hub based in Kuala Lumpur (KL)
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VC-backed fintech company building cutting-edge infrastructure for digital banking solutions across EU and US markets
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Highly niche B2B solution ensuring regional compliance, KYC, and verification of transactions both locally and globally
Projects
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Core FX verification product is scaling rapidly, with ongoing enhancements, changes, and new features based on an established development roadmap
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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
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Expand the existing automated testing framework to further minimize repetitive manual testing efforts (currently 80-90% automated)
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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
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Report directly to the CTO, who was the pioneer engineer
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Collaborate with a team of 10 backend/full stack engineers and 2 other QAs, most of whom have backgrounds in reputable tech companies
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Work with a modern tech stack and methodologies that follow global best practices, with a focus on designing and developing scalable solutions
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Ideal for candidates with experience in startups or scale-ups and a can-do, continuous improvement mindset
Must Have
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Experience in API automation testing, with a solid understanding of API testing and integration test workflows
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Proficiency in automated frameworks using Gherkin syntax (e.g., Cucumber, Karate)
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Ability to write and understand feature files using Given / When / Then structure
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Basic knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, logs, configmaps, etc.)
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
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Prior experience as a JavaScript/TypeScript software engineer
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Experience developing automated tests for fintech products
Level / Grade
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Minimum 3+ years of experience
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100% individual contributor role reporting to the Technical Lead
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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