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Principal Automation Test Engineer (Automation Test Lead)

KMS Technology


Job Location:

Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

  • 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 clients 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.

Qualifications :

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  • 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
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Additional Information :

Perks Youll 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!


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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KMS Technology was established in 2009 as a U.S.-based software services company. With development centers in Vietnam and Mexico, we have been trusted globally for the superlative quality of our software consulting & development services, technology solutions, and engineers' expertise ... View more

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