Quality Automation Engineer

Job description

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. The Role At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. The Role At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize mission-critical technology systems for leading organizations around the world. Your Role Join our growing team in Singapore to support on-premise and hybrid infrastructure platforms that underpin mission-critical systems. What You Will Do Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to define clear and actionable user story acceptance criteria. Work with Software Engineers to ensure automated test coverage and prevent bugs and defects in production. Analyze and decompose complex software systems to design holistic, risk based test strategies. Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using industry-standard tools. Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test suites covering functional, regression, exploratory, and performance testing Take a risk-based approach to test automation, prioritizing critical functionality for maximum impact. Perform time-boxed exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability issues. Maintain a stable regression test suite integrated into QA nightly builds. Continuously refine smoke tests in the Development CI environment for early issue detection. Lead system integration testing with other system owners to validate cross system interactions. Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), coordinating with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met. Manage the defect lifecycle, test artifacts, and test repositories to ensure clear tracking and reporting. Drive continuous improvement in agile testing practices, tools, and methodologies. Your Future at Kyndryl Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as a Quality Automation Engineer at Kyndryl you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential – offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. Who You Are You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Required Skills and Experience Core Testing Expertise: Strong knowledge of test automation strategies and risk-based testing Experience designing and executing test cases, test plans, and test suites Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing for web, mobile, and API services Familiarity with cross-browser, cross-platform, and responsive UI testing. Test Automation & CI/CD Integration: Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Robot Framework, Cypress, SikuliX, or EggPlant. Knowledge of test scripting and automation programming using Python, Java, JavaScript, or C# Experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Bamboo) Ability to design maintainable, scalable, and reusable test automation suites. Agile & DevOps Testing Practices: Strong understanding of agile testing methodologies, including TDD, BDD, and exploratory testing. Experience working in agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban, XP) Familiarity with shift-left testing approaches, ensuring early defect detection Experience with containerized testing in Docker/Kubernetes environments. Security & Performance Testing (Added Advantage): Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6, Locust) Knowledge of application security testing (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, SAST, DAST) Experience conducting API security testing using authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT) Test Management & Certifications: Experience managing defect tracking and test repositories using tools such as JIRA, TestRail, Micro Focus ALM (QC/Sprinter) Certified Software Testing Professional (CSTP) and/or Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) is an advantage. Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines. Being You The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way. What You Can Expect Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next. Get Referred! If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.